But Micheál Martin says he is "frustrated" post-Brexit talks are hindering UK-EU relationships.

Detailed plans on shielding, job support and school disruption were lacking, the spending watchdog says.

People in England will be able to prove they have had a third dose, enabling travel to some countries.

Former England batter Alex Hales apologises for "all the offence" he has caused after a historical photo showing him wearing black make-up was published.

The four victims were rescued from the property by fire crews but all died at the scene.

About 150 army engineers are to help reinforce the EU border after migrants tried to enter from Belarus.

The culture secretary says she doesn't want "to charge out on a culture war battle" in her new role.

Any use of hand-held device, not just phoning, while driving will risk a £200 fine and six licence points.

Parents must be allowed to buy some items from High Street shops and second-hand from next year.

Consumers spent more on clothes and toys last month, boosting retail sales by 0.8%.

The issue, which could have let hackers take over home networks, took 18 months to fix, researchers say.

Gertrude Pike says she feels great after the six-hour life-saving operation.

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.

Recorded infections among those aged five to nine have outstripped other age groups for the first time.

Robin Swann says if someone worked from home when the pandemic began they should do so again now.

The companies were chosen to supply protective equipment in the early stages of the pandemic.

Wales is staying at alert level zero, with no changes to rules planned for at least three weeks.

Christopher Stalford says the scheme does not address the underlying problems in the health service.

UK experts recommend 12-week gap for healthy 12 to 17-year-olds before Covid vaccine, up from four.

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre says it dealt with a record 777 incidents in the last year.

More severe restrictions could be required in Northern Ireland next month, health officials warn.

The deputy first minister said vaccine passports will help avoid the tough restrictions of last year.

Research finds the cladding crisis is having a 'catastrophic mental health impact' on some leaseholders.

Dr Siaron West says specialist training made "at least half a dozen of my patients" spring to mind.

Covid changed our shopping habits but will it shift how we make one of our biggest purchases?

One international study estimates as many as one in 10 men struggle with postnatal depression.

The star picks over the debris of her marriage, with some of the strongest songs of her career.

As the government's Integrated Rail Plan is launched, Bradfordians explain their travelling reality.

Reality Check examines some of the claims surrounding the scaling back of HS2.

The cricketer apologises in an Instagram video after a photo of him wearing black make-up was published.

Some MPs are planning to change the law to raise the minimum age of marriage to 18.

Musician Felix Klieser is the new artist in residence with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.

For the first time, 3D-printed 'meat' is being served as a whole 'cut' - the BBC's Emily Maitlis tried it.

Under shared ownership, Emma owns 50% of her flat - but is liable for all the cladding costs.

Liam Spencer and his partner Stephanie Stitt were just yards away when the taxi exploded.

Friday's front pages focus on the backlash following the scrapping of the HS2 rail line to Leeds.

The boy took himself to a south London hospital with multiple stab wounds.

Charities and medical experts want to raise the price from 50p due to the effects of inflation and the pandemic.

The tariff increase from 1 January means a typical household bill will go up by £131 a year.

Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle previously threatened not to feed pupils more than a penny in debt.

Erica Hart, from Thurnscoe, uses a drone and thermal imaging cameras to help find lost dogs.