comments feedThe latest research by the new-build sales optimisation platform, Unlatch, has revealed where across the nation we’re most in need of new homes based on the size of the housing market in relation to a growing population. Unlatch analysed the number of dwellings in relation to population size and how this has changed over the last […]
UK: Where do we need more new homes? The areas where population growth is outpacing new-build delivery
December 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Brexit: ‘No deal tonight’, UK government source says
October 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
From BBC A government source has told the BBC there will be “no deal tonight”, as officials continue to work on the technical details in Brussels. The UK and EU had been hoping to sign off a revised Brexit deal before Thursday’s crunch EU council meeting. The BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg said it was not now […]
Brexit: New UK plan for Northern Ireland to stay in single market
October 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The government has delivered its new Brexit proposals to the EU, including plans to replace the Irish backstop. The plan, outlined in a seven-page document, would see Northern Ireland stay in the European single market for goods, but leave the customs union – resulting in new customs checks. The Northern Ireland Assembly would get to […]
UK: Boris Johnson’s Brexit policy ‘unacceptable’ – EU negotiator
July 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
From BBC Top European officials have rebuffed the Brexit policy of Boris Johnson after his first speech to UK MPs. The new prime minister said he was committed to “getting rid” of the Irish border backstop, which has long been a bone of contention in negotiations. The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, said removing […]
Brexit: MPs reject May’s EU withdrawal agreement/See update
March 31, 2019 by Leave a Comment
From BBC MPs have rejected Theresa May’s EU withdrawal agreement on the day the UK was due to leave the EU. The government lost by 344 votes to 286, a margin of 58. It means the UK has missed an EU deadline to delay Brexit to 22 May and leave with a deal. The prime […]
Prince William and Kate Middleton are the king and queen of draught beer
February 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
By Laura Byager From Mashable Prince William and Kate Middleton just proved that they, like many of their fellow Britons, love a good pint. Or at least they like pouring them. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge served up two cold pints when they visited Belfast on a tour of Northern Ireland in celebration of […]
The Editor speaks: Hunger strikes
February 12, 2019 by Leave a Comment
With so many millions of people starving (according to United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 2016 815 million people of the 7.6 billion people in the world), why do persons go on hunger strikes? Well, Ghandi did it, suffragettes in the UK did it, Republican prisoners in Northern Ireland did it and here, just […]
The View From Europe: Brexit – The long view
January 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
By David Jessop Despite the British electorate having voted to leave the European Union (EU) two and half years ago, there is still no consensus on how to proceed. As had been wholly predictable for months, the week past showed very publicly that there is no majority in Britain’s Parliament for the UK government’s proposed […]
UK: Theresa May calls off MPs’ vote on her Brexit deal
December 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
From BBC Prime Minister Theresa May has called off Tuesday’s crucial vote on her Brexit deal so she can go back to Brussels and ask for changes to it. As it stands the deal “would be rejected by a significant margin” if MPs voted on it, she admitted. But she said she was confident of […]
Head of Britain’s Armed Forces who served in Northern Ireland says he feels ‘uncomfortable’ at prospect of facing probe over killings during The Troubles
November 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
By CLAIRE ELLICOTT FROM THE DAILY MAIL UK Tory MPs have led the opposition to British veterans facing legal action More than 30 politicians supported proposal for a 20-year time limit on reopening cases Theresa May has labelled the existing investigation system ‘flawed’ The head of the Armed Forces has told how the prospect of being […]
