Lockdown lifts in Northern Ireland and restrictions are eased in parts of Scotland

The lockdown in Northern Ireland was lifted last night allowing non-essential retail and parts of the hospitality sector to reopen.  Restaurants, gyms, hair salons and pubs serving food are among the businesses allowed to start trading again under new regulations.   The ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown ended on Thursday just before midnight, but ministers warned against a ‘festive … Read more

Woman is arrested after mortar destined for ‘collector’ in N. Ireland discovered at Dublin Port

Woman is arrested after a Soviet-made mortar destined for a ‘private collector’ in Northern Ireland was discovered at Dublin Port Customs officials discovered 82mm shell-launching weapon at 1am Thursday  Woman in her 20s was detained and bomb squad rushed to Dublin Port Mortar found to be decommissioned and woman said it was for collector in … Read more

EU ‘will push the button’ on no deal contingency plans at crunch summit

What are the sticking points in Brexit talks?  FISHING The UK has insisted that it will take back control of its coastal waters from the end of the transition period. But the EU was demanding its fleets maintain previous levels of access – with Emmanuel Macron under particular pressure from the French fishing industry.    … Read more

EU ‘will push the button’ on no deal contingency plans at crunch summit

What are the sticking points in Brexit talks?  FISHING The UK has insisted that it will take back control of its coastal waters from the end of the transition period. But the EU was demanding its fleets maintain previous levels of access – with Emmanuel Macron under particular pressure from the French fishing industry.    … Read more

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Take cover! Army hero Lord Dannatt comes under attack from email hacker

During his illustrious military career, he was awarded the Military Cross after one of several tours of duty in Northern Ireland before concluding his service as Chief of the General Staff — the most senior post in the British Army. But Lord Dannatt, who was ennobled in 2011, has just suffered a reminder that civvy … Read more

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Take cover! Army hero Lord Dannatt comes under attack from email hacker

During his illustrious military career, he was awarded the Military Cross after one of several tours of duty in Northern Ireland before concluding his service as Chief of the General Staff — the most senior post in the British Army. But Lord Dannatt, who was ennobled in 2011, has just suffered a reminder that civvy … Read more

Boris Johnson heads to Brexit trade talks with Ursula von der Leyen

Boris Johnson is now on his way to Brussels to hold make or break Brexit trade talks with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen this evening.  The Prime Minister was spotted leaving 10 Downing Street late this afternoon and he is now flying to the Belgian capital for a crunch dinner with the President of … Read more

Boris Johnson heads to Brexit trade talks with Ursula von der Leyen

Boris Johnson is now on his way to Brussels to hold make or break Brexit trade talks with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen this evening.  The Prime Minister was spotted leaving 10 Downing Street late this afternoon and he is now flying to the Belgian capital for a crunch dinner with the President of … Read more

Boris will confront Ursula von der Leyen with ‘political realities’ at crunch dinner TONIGHT

Boris Johnson warned ‘no PM’ would accept EU demands to obey its rules as he braces for a make-or-break dinner with Ursula von der Leyen tonight. Taking his regular Commons questions session ahead of the crunch talks, Mr Johnson insisted that a ‘good deal is still there to be done’ despite the increasingly bitter standoff. But … Read more

Boris will confront Ursula von der Leyen with ‘political realities’ at crunch dinner TONIGHT

Boris Johnson will confront Ursula von der Leyen with ‘political realities’ at a crunch dinner tonight in a last-ditch bid to salvage a Brexit trade deal. The PM is preparing for a make-or-break moment with the EU commission president, amid warnings from both sides that a collapse in talks is now the most likely outcome.   … Read more