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
Northern Ireland Office 'exploring feasibility' of flying Union flag at Belfast city centre headquarters Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris' department relocated to Erskine House near Belfast City Hall almost a year ago Belfast Live · Jan 4, 2023
Tony Blair advised to meet Orange Order chiefs after Good Friday Agreement TONY Blair was encouraged to meet Orange Order leaders while prime minister to “influence positively” Protestant voters ... The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2022
Government wanted RUC to keep power over parades after Drumcree clashes Declassified files reveal proposals to deal with the parading dispute. The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022
Tony Blair was told to meet Orange Order to ‘influence’ Protestant voters Declassified records also reveal John Major was worried loyalists would walk away from ceasefire in 1996 The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022
Blair advised to meet Orange Order leaders to ‘influence’ Protestant voters Declassified papers show Orange leaders wanted clarification on elements of the Good Friday Agreement. The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022
Bill Clinton 'lethal force' comments caused concern among officials, papers reveal "I am sure you are right to anticipate a period of turbulence now Clinton is elected" Belfast Live · Dec 29, 2022
NIO wanted Treasury to cover spiralling costs of Bloody Sunday Inquiry Hundreds of classified government files have been opened for public viewing at the Public Record Office in Belfast. The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022
Officials feared ‘turbulence’ because of Clinton letter about Northern Ireland Declassified papers show the future US President had said the UK Government needed to establish safeguards against the use of lethal force. The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022
Northern Ireland special envoy role to US not renewed by UK government The Northern Ireland Office refused to say whether the Secretary of State has any plans to refill the post Belfast Live · Dec 21, 2022
Full abortion services to be commissioned in Northern Ireland Chris-Heaton Harris said he had written to the Department of Health giving them authority to set up the services. The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022
Sir John Bourn obituary Long-serving comptroller and auditor general who scrutinised government spending and shed light on royal finances The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2022
‘What does a tosh look like?’: Musk responds to minister’s Twitter plea Northern Ireland secretary calls on platform’s owner to eliminate fake news after false resignation email The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2022
Budget frustration and disappointment for PSNI – chief constable Simon Byrne said, without mitigation, policing will become less visible, less accessible and less responsive. The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022 Government must follow through on threat to call NI election – Sinn Fein Conor Murphy spoke out after Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris failed to set a date for a new poll on Friday.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022 Northern Ireland secretary plays for time by failing to name election date Chris Heaton-Harris obliged to call new poll after deadline to restore devolved government expires
Belfast Live · Sep 14, 2022 NI Electoral Office preparing for potential snap Stormont Assembly election in December A letter has been sent to potential polling stations advising that the vote "could be either on the 8th or 15th December 2022"
Daily Mirror · Sep 11, 2022 'Fossil-fuel loving Jacob Rees-Mogg is the last person who should be managing climate' In traditional Tory style, it has been a good few days to bury bad news. The death of the Queen has rightly overshadowed every aspect of British life. But it has also shifted the attention away from some of the more worrying aspects of new Prime Mi
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
Belfast Live · Sep 10, 2022 The Queen's Death: Hillsborough travel arrangements for those paying their respects From where to park, to security arrangements and what types of objects or tributes are permitted at the Castle
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022 White House warns Truss ripping up Northern Ireland protocol ‘not conducive’ to trade talks Biden discussed post-Brexit impasse with new PM in their first phone call
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022 Backlash as arch-Brexiteer appointed to Northern Ireland Office Decision branded ‘obnoxious’ and a ‘red flag’ by SDLP MP Claire Hanna.
Belfast Live · Aug 27, 2022 Brendan Hughes: Stormont funding pressures piling up in absence of Executive The UK government may not have stepped into the breach this time, but no action is increasingly not an option
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022 Further public protest planned against controversial legacy Bill The Bill proposes a form of amnesty for perpetrators of Troubles crimes in exchange for co-operation with a new truth body.
The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022 Claudy families pursue Catholic Church over late priest’s alleged involvement Legal action against the PSNI and Northern Ireland Office last year saw settlements agreed ‘without admission of liability’ over bombing.