The first reception to mark St Patrick's Day has been held at Downing Street. It comes amid a thaw in relations between the UK and Irish governments. Earlier this month at a joint summit, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the administrations had " turned a page on the turbulent years " of Brexit, which strained relations with Dublin.

Northern Ireland is ready for a vibrant St Patrick’s Day celebration, with towns and cities turning green in honour of Ireland’s patron saint.

The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that the strengthened relationship between the UK and Ireland will provide a level reassurance for citizens in both countries in a more volatile world.