DUP waiting for action on trading arrangement talks – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson The DUP leader said the gaps remain around legislation. The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023
Windsor Framework did not correct ‘underlying mistake’ in protocol, peers told The claim was made during a public evidence session to the House of Lords European Affairs Sub-Committee on the Windsor Framework. The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
N Ireland Chamber chief calls for fully-functioning Stormont to help businesses Cathal Geoghegan was speaking at the Stormont Assembly remains in a state of collapse. The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023
Details of how £15m support will help businesses hit by flooding are revealed The aid will be funded through the reallocation of existing Northern Ireland Civil Service Departmental funds. The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
Talks between DUP and UK Government still ongoing – Heaton-Harris The DUP is pressing for assurances in terms of unionist concerns over the impact of post-Brexit arrangements on the union. The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
New NI police chief in lobby pledge ‘to ensure service gets funding it deserves’ PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher was speaking on his first full day in post. The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
Jon Boutcher ‘very honoured’ to take up PSNI chief constable role Mr Boutcher was previously appointed as the interim head of the service pending the outcome of interviews. The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
Chris Heaton-Harris pledges ‘support where possible’ for flood-hit communities The Northern Ireland Secretary said the recent floods have been ‘devastating for those affected’. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Calls grow for financial aid from UK Government after Northern Ireland floods Businesses in Downpatrick were beginning the clean-up operation after some were nearly entirely submerged in water. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Shadow Northern Ireland secretary criticises flooding support Hilary Benn was speaking after severe flooding hit areas of counties Down, Antrim and Armagh following heavy rain last week. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
DUP talks with government ‘have not concluded’ – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson The DUP leader said his party will be meeting the government later this week, adding that gaps remain. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Momentum on restoring powersharing in Northern Ireland ‘seems to have ebbed’ Powersharing is unable to function in Northern Ireland without the support of the region’s largest unionist and nationalist parties. The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Long-serving DUP Assembly member David Hilditch dies DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP offered his condolences to the family and friends of his long-time colleague. The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Extending powersharing deadlock into 2024 is ‘unthinkable’, says McDonald The Sinn Fein party president claims the public’s patience with the DUP blockade of Stormont has ‘worn out’. The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023 Donaldson says he cannot be certain Stormont will return by end of year The DUP leader has repeated that ‘significant’ gaps remain between the UK Government and his party’s position.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 Significant gaps still remain in trade border impasse talks – Donaldson The DUP leader said he would not put a timetable on any deal with the Government.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 Use US trade delegation visit as spur to bring Stormont back – O’Neill The delegation of US business leaders met political leaders in Northern Ireland on Thursday.
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023 Goods ‘flowing smoothly’ into NI under provisions of Windsor Framework Chris Heaton-Harris told peers he would not comment publicly on any talks with the EU.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023 ‘Why would we want to be part of the UK?’ Young people will probably soon deliver a united Ireland Disillusioned with Stormont and Brexit, 18 to 24-year-olds want progressive change – and don’t see it happening in the union, says writer Emma DeSouza
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023 Negotiations with DUP over trade border impasse in final phase, MPs told Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris also said he was not minded to change the provisions of the Good Friday Agreement.
Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2023 A year in Number 10: The highs and lows of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's time in office so far Timeline of Prime Minister's year running the country
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023 Timeline: Rishi Sunak’s first year in office The Prime Minister has made it to his first anniversary. Here is a look back at the highs and the lows.
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 Families of Shankill Road bomb victims unveil memorial on anniversary of attack A church service also took place at West Kirk Presbyterian Church.
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023 Timeline: Rishi Sunak’s first year in office October 25 will see Mr Sunak mark his first anniversary as Prime Minister, after he took over from Liz Truss following her chaotic tenure.
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 Police Ombudsman faces calls to step aside amid probe into incident at her home DUP MP Gavin Robinson and UUP leader Doug Beattie said Marie Anderson should step aside until the police investigation concludes.