The British–Irish Intergovernmental Conference acts as an official forum for co-operation between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom on matters of mutual interest generally, and with respect to Northern Ireland in particular.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was the union of the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland into one sovereign state, established by the Acts of Union in 1801. [4] It continued in this form for over a century.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, [m] is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland.

Ireland was the 6th largest trading partner for the UK in 2023, while over one third of Irish exports go to the UK. The UK remains the largest single destination for Irish food, drink and horticulture exports, reflecting the important two-way relationship between Ireland and our nearest neighbour.

Jan 31, 2025 · The Good Friday Agreement being a multi-party deal involved both the British and Irish governments. Brexit was a stark reminder of the fragility of Northern Ireland's fragile peace and old power ...

The island of Ireland comprises the Republic of Ireland, which is a sovereign country, and Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom. The Republic of Ireland endured a hard-fought birth.

Northern Ireland is part of the U.K., but the Republic of Ireland is not; and the British Isles is the collective group of over 6,000 islands.

Information for UK nationals moving to or living in Ireland, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving. We develop and maintain the important and longstanding relations …

In 1801 it formally joined with Great Britain as a single political entity, which became known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland—or the United Kingdom for short. However, the union lasted only until 1922, when Ireland (with the exception of …

The Republic of Ireland – United Kingdom border is the border that separates the constituent British nation of Northern Ireland from the rest of Ireland. It is also known as the Irish Border or simply as the border.