The Latest Breaking News from Tony Blair

The former taoiseach suffered personal hardship during the negotiations with the death of his mother.

The former prime minister was central to the intensive negotiations that delivered Northern Ireland’s peace accord in 1998.

The former prime minister and taoiseach have reflected on the negotiations ahead of the 25th anniversary of the deal.

The journalist, 63, on his excellent recovery, Maoist youth and the increasing mendacity of politicians

The former Labour leader’s appeal was his personality, but with the country on the rocks voters may overlook Starmer’s lack of charisma, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

McCafferty has taken a subject which could have been incredibly grey and littered it with humour which would delight both political anoraks and those who avoid the topic alike

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has unveiled plans to crack down on antisocial behaviour. The proposals include making offenders wear hi-vis jackets to wash police cars and clean up vandalism, within 48 hours of being served a court order. Offenders may have to do other unpaid work in their local communities.

The construction of the arena has been delayed and its price has grown by £100 million

The Maps payments app run by British-educated cryptocurrency tycoon Alex Grebnev, who was backed by Sam Bankman-Fried, has lost its Mastercard partnership amid a row over Russian users

He could marshal the progressive tradition that has always eluded the liberal left

Rishi Sunak is keen to clamp down on anti-social behaviour after polls showed it was a major area of concern for voters ahead of the summer's local elections and next year's general election