The Latest Breaking News from Leo Varadkar

This update provides information on the situation in Rafa, Gaza, where talks to free hostages were held but concerns of a potential ground incursion arise.

My first visit to Northern Ireland was a memorable one. A fairly junior (and totally useless) civil servant, I was dispatched to represent the Treasury at a seminar about something or other at Stormont. The other attendees were all permanent secretaries of Northern Ireland government departments.

PM hails ‘fantastic cause for optimism’ as he seeks to put his stamp on success of Stormont reconvening

Food producers say increasing costs, tiny margins and climate policies leave livelihoods in peril

Stormont could soon be back up and running, ending two-year boycott of power sharing that has destabilised the country

Farmers in tractors create chaos in Brussels, demanding relief from rising prices and bureaucracy. They call for support ahead of EU parliamentary elections.

The leaders of the 27 EU countries have reached a deal to provide Ukraine with a billion support package for its economy, overcoming threats of a veto ...

Party prepares to claim Northern Ireland first minister post for first time with power sharing set to resume

Ministerial posts could be filled within days after DUP’s decision to end boycott of power sharing