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Westminster ‘chaos’ underlines need to ‘break shackles’, says O’Neill

Stormont’s First Minister met in London with the SNP and Plaid Cymru following their election victories in Scotland and Wales.

Evening Standard · May 14

Other countries can learn from the UK’s successful shift to fortnightly bin collections

The government has recently introduced simpler rules on recycling in England, planning to end the confusion of different types of waste being collected in different postcodes. Scotland and Northern Ireland already operate (or are updating) their own devolved recycling laws that are equivalent to England’s simpler recycling system.

The Conversation · May 13

Tony Worthington obituary

Labour MP who served as a Northern Ireland minister in the run-up to the Good Friday agreement and was active on behalf of asbestos victims

The Guardian - UK · May 12

Swinney keen to work with fellow nationalist devolved leaders in UK

SNP leader wants to ensure voices of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland ‘are heard loud and clear’

The Guardian - UK · May 9

Fenian: the anti-Irish history behind Kneecap’s defiant new album title

Irish hip-hop group Kneecap recently released their latest album, called “Fenian”.

The Conversation · May 8

‘Strong confidence and mutual trust’ between UK and Irish governments – Martin

Taoiseach Micheal Martin was speaking after being pressed over the UK’s handling of dealing with Northern Ireland’s troubled past.

Evening Standard · May 7

Do I need photo ID to vote in the local elections 2026? Here’s what will be accepted

Voter ID has been mandatory for certain UK elections since May 2023, including today’s local election on 7 May, following the Elections Act 2022. Accepted forms of photographic identification include UK passports, UK or Northern Ireland driving licences, a Blue Badge, Older Person’s Bus Pass, Disabled Person’s Bus Pass, Freedom…

The Independent UK · May 7

Coldest May night in five years recorded with more unsettled weather on way

Temperatures have tumbled from highs of more than 25C last week.

Evening Standard · May 6

First project tracking hedgehogs in Northern Ireland to help protect their future

A number of hedgehogs are being fitted with small, lightweight GPS tags, under licence from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency.

Evening Standard · May 5

Majority on the island in favour of Irish unity as part of EU – poll

European Movement Ireland’s all-island poll looked at EU satisfaction, defence cooperation and relations with the US.

Evening Standard · May 5