David Miliband has said a British departure from the EU would be bad for Ireland.

Fears over the UK's reliance on imported energy were fuelled today after a report claimed Britain was just six hours away from running out of stored gas in March.

Budget airline Flybe today announced it had dropped direct flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick.

Three out of four hotels in Ireland say they expect business to pick up in the next three years, while more than half saw their turnover increase last year.

Motor company Nissan is recalling thousands of cars in the UK due to a potential steering wheel problem.