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Irish premier says EU moved ‘a lot’ to facilitate new protocol agreement

Irish premier says EU moved ‘a lot’ to facilitate new protocol agreement

Irish premier says EU moved ‘a lot’ to facilitate new protocol agreement

27 February 2023

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the Windsor Framework breakthrough was ‘hard-won’ and that talks would be very difficult to reopen.


UK and US pledge greater energy independence

UK and US pledge greater energy independence

UK and US pledge greater energy independence

27 February 2023

Grant Shapps and Jennifer Granholm said Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine has shown the need to end the West’s reliance on fossil fuels.


DUP set to study Sunak’s deal, but warns that ‘concerns’ remain

DUP set to study Sunak’s deal, but warns that ‘concerns’ remain

DUP set to study Sunak’s deal, but warns that ‘concerns’ remain

27 February 2023

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s party is poised to study details of the Windsor Framework, agreed by the Prime Minister.


Aviation biofuel would need half of UK agricultural land, report says

Aviation biofuel would need half of UK agricultural land, report says

Aviation biofuel would need half of UK agricultural land, report says

27 February 2023

The Royal Society said a portfolio of alternative fuels will be required to meet current passenger demand and achieve net zero.


William and Kate back therapy gardens in Wales in new mental health partnership

William and Kate back therapy gardens in Wales in new mental health partnership

William and Kate back therapy gardens in Wales in new mental health partnership

27 February 2023

The couple will visit the site of planned allotments in Pontyclun as part of their foundation’s collaboration with a horticultural therapy provider.


Patel calls for ‘fundamental and institutional change’ in wake of Prevent report

Patel calls for ‘fundamental and institutional change’ in wake of Prevent report

Patel calls for ‘fundamental and institutional change’ in wake of Prevent report

27 February 2023

Former home secretary Priti Patel described the review as a ‘watershed’ moment for the Government.


Fairmont Windsor Park hotel delighted to be part of ‘historic occasion’

Fairmont Windsor Park hotel delighted to be part of ‘historic occasion’

Fairmont Windsor Park hotel delighted to be part of ‘historic occasion’

27 February 2023

The hotel served as the venue for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to agree the Windsor Framework.


‘Please don’t forget us’ – Welsh Parliament stages solidarity with Ukraine event

‘Please don’t forget us’ – Welsh Parliament stages solidarity with Ukraine event

‘Please don’t forget us’ – Welsh Parliament stages solidarity with Ukraine event

27 February 2023

Ukrainians, host families and dignitaries gathered in the Senedd to mark one year since the Russian conflict began.


Time for politicians to return to Stormont following UK-EU agreement – O’Neill

Time for politicians to return to Stormont following UK-EU agreement – O’Neill

Time for politicians to return to Stormont following UK-EU agreement – O’Neill

27 February 2023

Stormont politicians are studying the detail of the new agreement between the UK and EU over post-Brexit arrangements.


Shamima Begum should be allowed to come back to UK, says terror watchdog

Shamima Begum should be allowed to come back to UK, says terror watchdog

Shamima Begum should be allowed to come back to UK, says terror watchdog

27 February 2023

Ms Begum was 15 when she travelled from Bethnal Green, east London, through Turkey and into territory controlled by the so-called Islamic State.


Micheal Martin: Protocol deal a ‘genuine’ attempt to address unionist concerns

Micheal Martin: Protocol deal a ‘genuine’ attempt to address unionist concerns

Micheal Martin: Protocol deal a ‘genuine’ attempt to address unionist concerns

27 February 2023

The deputy leader said the Windsor Framework offered an opportunity to reset the British-Irish relationship.


UK access to EU’s £88.6bn science scheme on the cards, EU chief says

UK access to EU’s £88.6bn science scheme on the cards, EU chief says

UK access to EU’s £88.6bn science scheme on the cards, EU chief says

27 February 2023

The Windsor Framework paves the way for Britain to become an associate member of the EU’s flagship research programme, Ursula von der Leyen suggested.


DUP hails progress on protocol but warns of ‘issues of concern’

DUP hails progress on protocol but warns of ‘issues of concern’

DUP hails progress on protocol but warns of ‘issues of concern’

27 February 2023

The opinion of the DUP is seen as a key bellwether for the success of any deal.


‘I’ve still got it’ – F1 champion Jenson Button breaks reflex world record

‘I’ve still got it’ – F1 champion Jenson Button breaks reflex world record

‘I’ve still got it’ – F1 champion Jenson Button breaks reflex world record

27 February 2023

‘Always nice to add a new trophy to the collection,’ the 2009 world champion said.


Sunak scraps Johnson’s controversial Northern Ireland Protocol Bill

Sunak scraps Johnson’s controversial Northern Ireland Protocol Bill

Sunak scraps Johnson’s controversial Northern Ireland Protocol Bill

27 February 2023

Brussels will end its retaliatory legal action against the UK.


Ursula von der Leyen and ‘dear Rishi’ unveil a new relationship

Ursula von der Leyen and ‘dear Rishi’ unveil a new relationship

Ursula von der Leyen and ‘dear Rishi’ unveil a new relationship

27 February 2023

In a storied wedding venue, the European Commission president and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sealed a new Brexit arrangement.


HMRC ‘looking in wrong place’ over Gary Lineker’s £4.9m tax bill, lawyers say

HMRC ‘looking in wrong place’ over Gary Lineker’s £4.9m tax bill, lawyers say

HMRC ‘looking in wrong place’ over Gary Lineker’s £4.9m tax bill, lawyers say

27 February 2023

HMRC claimed the bill should have been paid on income received between 2013 and 2018.


Rishi Sunak’s Windsor Framework statement in full

Rishi Sunak’s Windsor Framework statement in full

Rishi Sunak’s Windsor Framework statement in full

27 February 2023

The Prime Minister gave a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.


Patel: Reports of criminal who murdered after avoiding deportation ‘appalling’

Patel: Reports of criminal who murdered after avoiding deportation ‘appalling’

Patel: Reports of criminal who murdered after avoiding deportation ‘appalling’

27 February 2023

Ernesto Elliott was due to be flown back to Jamaica in December 2020 but was taken off a deportation flight after last-minute legal challenges.


What is in the new deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol?

What is in the new deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol?

What is in the new deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol?

27 February 2023

Rishi Sunak has agreed a deal that he hopes can bring to an end to the row over the Northern Ireland Protocol.


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