The Government announced €4 billion worth of public spending cuts for 2010 in the most severe budget in the history of Ireland.

The National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) is to take over risky commercial property loans from bailed out Irish banks.

Reports commissioned by Irish Government unveil hundreds of cases of sexual abuse of children by Roman Catholic priests between 1975 to 2004.

The Scottish National Party led administration wants to hold a referendum on independence of Scotland from the United Kingdom.

The collapse of Scottish airline FlyGlobespan leaves about 4,500 holidaymakers stranded abroad and 800 staff out of a job.

End of an era in Welsh politics as the 70 year old veteran politician leaves office before the next step on Welsh Devolution.

Hundreds of people evacuated from their homes as an unprecedented amount of rainfall left many parts of the country under water.

Ireland's political landscape changes dramatically as Fianna Fáil sinks to record low in council and European elections.

Fianna Fáil - Greens coalition passes confidence vote despite severe losses at local and European elections.

67.1 per cent of voters pass new European Union Treaty in highest referendum turnout since Ireland joined the EEC in 1972.

Controversy over Scottish Justice Secretary's decision to release convicted Lybian found guilty of killing 270 people.

Political earthquake in Wales as the Labour party fails to come first in a Welsh election for the first time since 1918.