The Latest Breaking News from Leo Varadkar

Joint letters from prime ministers implore the bloc to act over ‘deteriorating’ situation in Gaza

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.

Rishi Sunak urges Stormont executive to focus on bread-and-butter issues in Northern Ireland

Rishi Sunak says Stormont’s focus should now be on 'delivering for families and businesses across Northern Ireland'

The leaders of the UK and Ireland visit Belfast's newly revived government as ministers seek more funding to address Northern Ireland's public service needs.

SNP condemns Sunak’s £1,000 Rwanda bet as ‘grotesque, callous and downright cruel’

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.