Sinn Fein sounds warning over future of powersharing amid ‘DUP behaviour’ DUP leader Gavin Robinson hit back saying his party is committed to Northern Ireland. Evening Standard · Jul 31
New NI Secretary arrives with a ‘check list’ rather than a ‘cheque book’ Sir Chris Bryant was speaking as Stormont parties are still without agreement on a budget for the administration. The Independent UK · Jul 31
Decision time for ministers over ‘fairer’ funding for Northern Ireland – O’Dowd Stormont Finance Minister John O’Dowd was speaking ahead of new Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant meeting the parties later. Evening Standard · Jul 31
Costco Cash Back Rewards: What You Need To Know Two important things happen to many Costco members in February. First, it is often the month when the Costco membership renewal notification arrives, which may also include the Executive Membership 2% Reward certificate. Second, it is the month when cardholders receive the annual cash-back rewards from the Costco Anywhere Visa®… Clever Dude · Jul 23
New NI Secretary Bryant says his door will be open to all Stormont parties Sir Chris Bryant was speaking after his appointment by Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday night. Evening Standard · Jul 21
New Prime Minister Burnham pressed for ‘early engagement’ on Northern Ireland DUP leader Gavin Robinson said a visit to the region would be welcome. Evening Standard · Jul 20
NI finances need to move on to ‘long-term sustainable footing’ – Benn Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn held talks with the leaders of Executive parties on Thursday. Evening Standard · Jul 2
Government urged to fix NI funding ‘faultline’ as budget discussions begin Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has invited leaders of the Executive parties to talks at Hillsborough Castle. Evening Standard · Jul 2
D.C. Circuit Rejects Challenge to Trump Administration Expedited Removal Policy (Is an En Banc Petition to Follow?) Is the D.C. Circuit willing to allow "conservative" panel decisions on hot-button issues to stand? And is en banc review more than a way to ensure further review at One First Street? Reason · Jun 24
Starmer ‘treated those from Northern Ireland as second-class citizens’ – O’Neill First Minister Michelle O’Neill said the Prime Minister ‘refused to meet’ the Stormont Executive in recent years. Evening Standard · Jun 22
Minister denies going missing during Belfast anti-immigration violence Violence flared in several areas in Northern Ireland last week after a graphic video clip emerged of a man being stabbed in north Belfast last Monday. Evening Standard · Jun 18
Minister ‘disappointed’ proposed employment law reforms remain ‘blocked’ Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said workers and families are being ‘let down’ by the DUP’s ‘blocking’ of the draft legislation. Evening Standard · Jun 16
Costco Slips on Plans to Refund Tariff Returns to Customers. The Negative Reaction May Be Deserved. Costco is planning to return its tariff refunds in some form to customers. Barchart · Jun 4
Michelle O'Neill on Irish reunification, power-sharing and language NORTHERN Ireland is having a bit of a moment. The National (Scotland) · Jun 2
The Independent UK · Jun 1 DUP accuses Sinn Fein of ‘spectacle’ in their criticism of Education Bill However Sinn Fein has argued they have allowed the Bill on to the floor of the Assembly to be debated.
Evening Standard · May 27 Stormont Executive ‘taking steps in right direction’ despite £1bn hole in budget First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said a budget cannot be agreed on the current funding settlement.
The Independent UK · May 26 UK Government has ‘failed’ Northern Ireland in terms of funding – O’Neill First Minister Michelle O’Neill also criticised Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for not meeting with her and the deputy First Minister.
Evening Standard · May 22 DUP presses Chancellor for ‘better financial settlement’ for Northern Ireland Party leader Gavin Robinson said the party also called for borrowing powers to build more homes and improve infrastructure.
The Independent UK · May 15 Stormont leaders concerned by Labour ‘distraction’ amid budget talks request Ministers in Northern Ireland have yet to agree a budget for the current financial year.
Evening Standard · Apr 25 Michelle O’Neill says she is ‘not fixated on titles’ amid Stormont reform talk The First Minister also described a ‘very challenging arrangement’ with the DUP in the Executive.
Evening Standard · Apr 24 O’Neill says she will work to reform Stormont to ‘end the blockage on progress’ The Sinn Fein vice president delivered the keynote address on the first evening of the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis in Belfast.
Evening Standard · Apr 22 UK Government ‘don’t get it’ over NI funding, Michelle O’Neill says The First Minister said she would ‘unapologetically’ continue to make the case to the Treasury for extra resources.
Evening Standard · Apr 21 Stormont decisions could unlock £3.3bn in spending power, Treasury review finds The review identifies ‘a persistent gap between Northern Ireland Executive spending and available funding’.
Evening Standard · Apr 13 Decisions on fuel costs must come from Westminster, not Stormont, O’Neill says The First Minister was responding to criticism that the powersharing Executive had not taken action to respond to rising costs.
Evening Standard · Mar 23 Northern Ireland Executive will continue to push for energy supports – minister Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said the £17 million in supports for Northern Ireland was ‘clearly inadequate’.