Northern Ireland secretary to provide a further update on next steps 'in due course' Chris Heaton-Harris was commenting after meeting with Stormont leaders in Belfast earlier today amid election uncertainty Belfast Live · Nov 1, 2022
Sinn Fein and DUP accuse Heaton-Harris of providing no clarity on election Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said that the Northern Ireland Secretary was ‘taking time to reflect’ before making any decision on an election. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022
NI Secretary pressed to introduce legislation to give civil servants more power Alliance leader Naomi Long also called for Chris Heaton-Harris to introduce a Bill that could cut MLA salaries. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022
Minister tells party leaders election will go ahead if Stormont not restored Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris held meetings with Stormont party leaders on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022
Last chance for Stormont government before Northern Ireland election Assembly elections expected to be called by UK government if members fail to install a speaker The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2022
Rishi Sunak must deal with NI Protocol 'once and for all' to restore Stormont, DUP's Jeffrey Donaldson says Stormont leaders have reacted to Rishi Sunak becoming the UK's next Prime Minister Belfast Live · Oct 24, 2022
Sunak told he must deal with NI Protocol to see Stormont restored Northern Ireland’s political leaders have been reacting to the news that the former chancellor is to be the next PM. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022
‘Miracle’ needed to form new Stormont executive before election deadline The Government has made clear it will call another Assembly poll if the DUP fails to re-enter a powersharing executive by next Friday’s deadline. The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022
Alliance Party seeks recall of Stormont Assembly Devolution in Belfast has been in flux since February when the DUP withdrew its first minister in protest at the Brexit Protocol. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022
Former court reopens as live music venue backed by Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody The former magistrates’ court reopened as a live music venue on Tuesday. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022
Dublin agrees there is ‘no quick fix’ to Northern Ireland Protocol – DUP leader Taoiseach Micheal Martin was meeting leaders from Stormont’s five main parties in Belfast on Monday. The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022
Simon Coveney: All efforts needed to avoid fresh Stormont elections The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister was meeting with Northern Ireland's political parties in Belfast Belfast Live · Oct 12, 2022
Analysis: Spectacle of Ireland's Future event in Dublin is a statement of intent Whether it is Northern Ireland or Scotland, it is clear that questions over the United Kingdom's constitutional future are not going away Belfast Live · Oct 1, 2022
Northern Ireland households will receive £400 energy payments in November, Prime Minister confirms "People have reassurance they are not going to be struggling with those very high energy bills." Belfast Live · Sep 29, 2022
Belfast Live · Sep 29, 2022 Mortgage rates Northern Ireland: How much extra you will pay as financial pressures continue People are now "facing a personal financial crisis"
Belfast Live · Sep 28, 2022 Alliance denies 'sitting on the fence' in declining invite to Ireland's Future event Stephen Farry said the party is "content to take part in debate" but he described the conference as a "rally" to endorse Irish unity
Belfast Live · Sep 25, 2022 Stalking an "horrendous crime", Justice Minister says as new law comes into force The new specific offence of stalking recognises stalking behaviour that can be fixated, obsessive, unwanted and repeated.
Belfast Live · Sep 20, 2022 Alliance's Naomi Long 'won't claim expenses' for trip to see Queen lying in state The Justice Minister and her husband Michael appeared to bypass the miles-long queue to view the coffin inside Westminster Hall
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022 King questions DUP leader over controversial Northern Ireland Protocol The King spoke to Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill about the Northern Ireland Assembly and its current impasse.
Belfast Live · Sep 11, 2022 Hillsborough Castle Proclamation ceremony concludes as area reopens for public visits Guests included Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris, DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, Alliance Party leader Naomi Long, UUP's Doug Beattie and TUV leader Jim Allister
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022 Incoming PM urged to prioritise restoration of Stormont and NI Protocol Northern Ireland’s political leaders have been reacting to Liz Truss winning the race to become to new Conservative Party leader.
Belfast Live · Sep 3, 2022 Michelle O'Neill and Naomi Long to help launch scheme for Jeffrey Donaldson's peace company The fellowship programme is supported by the Irish government as well as several businesses
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022 Greenvale public inquiry ‘not appropriate’ while prosecutions pursued, says Long Three teenagers died in a fatal crush at the Greenvale Hotel in Co Tyrone while queuing for a disco in March 2019.
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022 Greenvale public inquiry decision ‘could be reviewed if context changes’ The Stormont Justice Minister was speaking on the day prosecutors announced decisions around the tragic crush in which three died.
Belfast Live · Aug 15, 2022 Feile an Phobail: Calls for review of public funding after weekend incidents spark outrage "We are in 2022, this is not the Northern Ireland that we need to be building."