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Minister’s appeal comes as Brussels and London push for a new deal ahead of EU summit
Britain needs to resolve Irish question if it wants a low-tax model and closer US ties
Sterling rises after upbeat private talks between UK and Irish leaders
But the UK government seems not to see the problem
Bid to cool tempers as hopes for deal with EU fade amid blame and acrimony
Special aid for ‘vulnerable but viable’ companies, agriculture and tourism
PM’s fraught phone call with German chancellor suggests UK is heading for a general election
EU demands changes to UK proposals but PM sticks to October 31 deadline
Negotiators could extend the Brexit deadline for a final time to work on technical details
A dense shared history has led only to misunderstanding over the meaning of the Northern Ireland border
Companies fear loss of business and locals worry about return to insecurity
Financial Times analysis suggests PM could secure positive vote for new proposal
PM prepares to make concessions to his ‘final offer’ as he adopts an unusually consensual style
Eurosceptics and DUP welcome border ideas but EU leaders respond with caution
The essential question in EU talks is about the customs border and island of Ireland
PM expected to declare controversial ‘Irish backstop’ dead in his speech to party activists
Leader Arlene Foster warns Tories she is not prepared to see border checks in Irish Sea
Influential Dublin think-tank predicts recession and calls for emergency budget
UK prime minister optimistic even as EU leaders signal sides are far apart
Confusion remains over capacity to practise after Brexit
Irish government wants border question resolved before Britain leaves EU
Juncker says he is willing to scrap Irish backstop if UK has viable alternative
Plan would look to keep political anchor to UK but with market access to EU
Quinn Industrial Holdings chief Kevin Lunney left with ‘life-changing’ injuries
Talks on replacement for backstop to resume with EU leaders next week
