Brexit text between EU and UK on Irish border agreed - reports BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Negotiators from the EU and UK have agreed a text on avoiding a hard border on the island of Ireland, according to reports. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/brexit-text-between-eu-and-uk-on-irish-border-agreed-reports-37524361.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37524360.ece/8e1b2/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_cb8d800c-9158-4c60-97f3-f25714185481_1 Email Negotiators from the EU and UK have agreed a text on avoiding a hard border on the island of Ireland, according to reports. A UK Government source confirmed that agreement had been reached at a "technical level" but Theresa May will need to win the support of her Cabinet. However, there has been no official confirmation from either Downing Street or Brussels. Irish broadcaster RTE said the text was agreed at around 9pm on Monday night and sent to Downing Street for consideration. The article quotes two … [Read more...] about Brexit text between EU and UK on Irish border agreed
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Text between EU and UK on Irish border agreed
Text between EU and UK on Irish border agreed - reports BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Negotiators from the EU and UK have agreed a text on avoiding a hard border on the island of Ireland, according to reports. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/text-between-eu-and-uk-on-irish-border-agreed-reports-37524361.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37524360.ece/ac011/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_cb8d800c-9158-4c60-97f3-f25714185481_1 Email Negotiators from the EU and UK have agreed a text on avoiding a hard border on the island of Ireland, according to reports. Irish broadcaster RTE said the text was agreed at around 9pm on Monday night and sent to Downing Street. The article quotes two "well-placed sources" saying the text was "as stable as it can be" although this was not an indication negotiations had concluded. The deal will allegedly contain a backstop aimed at trying to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland. It will come in the form of a … [Read more...] about Text between EU and UK on Irish border agreed
UK Sport chief executive Nicholl to step down in mid-2019
(Reuters) - UK Sport chief executive Liz Nicholl will leave her role in the summer of 2019 after 20 years in a leadership position at the organisation, the British governing body said on Tuesday http://www.uksport.gov.uk/news/2018/11/13/nicholl-announces-intention-to-step-down-after-incredible-20-years-at-uk-sport. Nicholl joined UK sport in 1999 and has played a pivotal role in the growth of Team GB and Paralympics GB through a strategy of performance-centred investment. In her first 10 years, Nicholl led the work of the Performance Directorate before taking over as the chief executive in 2010. During her tenure, London hosted the 2012 Olympics, with Team GB finishing third on the medal tally with 65 medals. This was followed by a second-placed finish at the 2016 Rio Olympics with 67 medals. "I have shared a very special journey with everyone that has been part of our very successful high performance system over the past 20 years," Nicholl said in a statement. "Our athletes are … [Read more...] about UK Sport chief executive Nicholl to step down in mid-2019
‘Tragic news’: Man (22) dies after crash on M1 motorway
'Tragic news': Man (22) dies after crash on M1 motorway BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A 22-year-old man has died after a crash on the M1 motorway overnight. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/tragic-news-man-22-dies-after-crash-on-m1-motorway-37515756.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37515758.ece/a7af1/AUTOCROP/h342/tamnamore_road.JPG Email A 22-year-old man has died after a crash on the M1 motorway overnight. Daryl Thompson from the Beragh area was killed after a collision between a car and a pedestrian. Writing on social media, SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan said the death was "tragic news". "Another young life lost on our roads," he wrote. "My thoughts and prayers are with this young man, the Thompson family, his friends and the community of Beragh." The collision happened on the motorway between junction 14 and 15 near Tamnamore at around 10.20pm. On Sunday morning road closures where the accident happened remain in place. Police have … [Read more...] about ‘Tragic news’: Man (22) dies after crash on M1 motorway
Arlene Foster: PM’s Brexit plan could see Northern Ireland separate from UK over next decade
Arlene Foster: PM's Brexit plan could see Northern Ireland separate from UK over next decade BelfastTelegraph.co.uk DUP leader Arlene Foster has said that Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plan could cause Northern Ireland to separate from the rest of the United Kingdom over the next decade. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/arlene-foster-pms-brexit-plan-could-see-northern-ireland-separate-from-uk-over-next-decade-37511841.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37351507.ece/004a1/AUTOCROP/h342/2018-09-25_new_44372573_I1.JPG Email DUP leader Arlene Foster has said that Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plan could cause Northern Ireland to separate from the rest of the United Kingdom over the next decade. In an interview with RTE Mrs Foster confirmed that her party would not support any Brexit deal which included a Northern Ireland only 'backstop' and a border in the Irish Sea. It was revealed on Thursday that a letter … [Read more...] about Arlene Foster: PM’s Brexit plan could see Northern Ireland separate from UK over next decade