Latest talks for peace

An emergency Cabinet meeting today was hearing the results of last-ditch talks on the U.N. Falklands peace plan - amid a growing feeling that Britain is poised to launch a fullscale invasion of the islands.

Ministers were also likely to consider a new problem brought to a head by the crisis in the South Atlantic, involving the EEC.

Last night Britain suffered an undoubted rebuff when Italy and Ireland opted out of trade sanctions against Argentina.

All Community members agreed to continue blocking Argentine imports for another seven days but, after that, Italy and Ireland will drop the embargo.