Neil Simpson’s attempts to add a second medal at to his Milano Cortina collection took an early hit in the men’s giant slalom VI on Friday.

Irish premier Micheal Martin said increased co-ordination between the two countries would help to guarantee economic security.

No 10 said the decision ultimately lay with the US but that Britain remained committed to bringing ‘maximum’ financial strain on Moscow.

Neil Simpson remains confident of securing a second medal at Milano Cortina despite failing to finish the men’s giant slalom VI after costly ...

The high cost of fuel and energy is expected to dominate discussions which will focus on energy links between Britain and Ireland.

Transport for London’s Vision Zero action plan says there is a ‘pressing need for targeted safety interventions’.

The explosion rocked an area where thousands gathered for an annual rally in which they chanted ‘death to Israel’ and ‘death to America’.