insert_link World UK Government To Lay Out Policy Goals In State Opening Of Parliament In the UK, the state opening of Parliament is taking place later to mark the official start of the new government's time in office. The ceremonial event is a chance for newly appointed Prime Minister Keir Starmer to lay out some of the key policies for the coming months. John Bevir (beaver) reports. today17 July, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics UK unveils post-Brexit deal with Northern Ireland The UK government is expected to publish details of a post-Brexit deal later designed to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland. The new agreement is expected to remove checks on goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Former Brexit negotiator Rory O'Donnell says he expects the European Union also to accept the agreement. today1 February, 2024