Government set to announce decision on Omagh bomb inquiry The Real IRA bomb killed 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins. The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023
Rishi Sunak plans US trip with Northern Ireland high on agenda UK officials in flurry of diplomacy seeking agreement with EU over protocol, but play down talk that deal is close The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2023
Northern Ireland organ donation law: Daithi MacGabhann family may take legal action "We were at the funeral of a young boy last week who died of the same condition as Daithi, time is not on our side, we don’t have the time" Belfast Live · Feb 1, 2023
Daithi’s family ‘disappointed and angry’ after meeting over organ law delay Mairtin MacGabhann said he would consider legal action over delays to the implementation of organ donation laws in Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023
NI Secretary pledges to ‘explore possible avenues’ to enact organ donations laws Chris Heaton-Harris was meeting with six-year-old Daithi MacGabhann, who is on the transplant waiting list, and his parents on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023
Striking health workers urge government to treat them with respect Thousands of health workers across Northern Ireland took part in a stoppage over pay and safe staffing levels on Thursday. The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
Health workers take to the picket lines across Northern Ireland The 24-hour strike will be the latest full day of industrial action taken by health sector unions as they push for better pay Belfast Live · Jan 26, 2023
Health workers take to the picket lines in Northern Ireland Thousands of health and social care workers, including paramedics will take part in the strike action over pay and conditions. The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
UK not placing any deadlines on EU talks to resolve NI Protocol – Heaton-Harris The Northern Ireland Secretary is currently on an investment-focused visit to the United States. The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023
Northern Ireland teachers to stage half-day walk out next month in dispute over pay Many schools are expected to close until midday on February 21 Belfast Live · Jan 25, 2023
UK minister discusses trade with U.S. special envoy to N. Ireland -statement British minister Chris Heaton-Harris met the U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland in Washington and discussed ways to increase trade and investment opportunities, the British government said on Tuesday. Reuters · Jan 24, 2023
NI Secretary meets with US special envoy Joe Kennedy III Chris Heaton-Harris is currently on a five-day trip to Washington, Boston and New York during which he will attempt to drum investment opportunities. The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023
Education leaders warn of 'funding crisis' in NI schools It comes after earlier this week the Education Authority said it could not meet saving targets Belfast Live · Jan 20, 2023
Adoption and social care legislation in Northern Ireland stalled due to Stormont's collapse They are the latest bills confirmed to be facing delays after it emerged legislation on organ donation has been stalled Belfast Live · Jan 20, 2023
Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2023 Latest power-sharing deadline in Northern Ireland passes without a breakthrough The Government is to hold back on calling an election in the short term amid hopes the EU and UK can strike a deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol
The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023 Leo Varadkar admits regrets over Northern Ireland protocol Ireland’s taoiseach regrets Brexit arrangement imposed without agreement of unionists and nationalists
Belfast Live · Jan 20, 2023 Stormont: Latest powersharing deadline in NI passes without a breakthrough The UK government has once again assumed a legal duty to call a snap Assembly election in the region within 12 weeks
The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023 Latest powersharing deadline in Northern Ireland passes without a breakthrough The Government is to hold back on calling an election in the short term amid hopes the EU and UK can strike a deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol.
The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023 Heaton-Harris and Steve Baker not in attendance at ERG meeting with DUP DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson met the group of Eurosceptic Tory MPs in London this week.
The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023 Solving protocol impasse can solve powersharing deadlock, Heaton-Harris insists The Northern Ireland Secretary has made clear he will not act immediately on his renewed legal obligation to call a snap Stormont election.
Belfast Live · Jan 19, 2023 Daithi's Law: Stormont parties urge NI Secretary to help enact organ donation law The enacting of the legislation has been delayed due to the political stalemate.
The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023 Latest Stormont powersharing deadline set to fall The Government will again assume a legal duty to call an election if an executive is not formed on Thursday.
Belfast Live · Jan 18, 2023 Levelling-up fund of £71million unveiled to boost 10 projects in Northern Ireland Waterfront gardens, women's rugby and an iconic old cinema are set to benefit
Belfast Live · Jan 18, 2023 Latest Stormont deadline looms but little sign of snap Northern Ireland Assembly election There is little expectation the NI secretary will immediately make a move as he has previously pushed back the deadline
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023 Ministers set six-week window to decide on Northern Ireland elections Timetable piles pressure on EU and UK to resolve dispute over Northern Ireland protocol