Stormont powersharing restoration talks making progress, Heaton-Harris says The NI Secretary has been meeting political leaders over the Stormont stalemate. The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Union body warns of ‘carnival of industrial unrest’ in NI over public sector pay Public sector pay decisions in Northern Ireland are devolved to ministers at Stormont, but the powersharing institutions are currently not operating. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Review: Arlene Foster's GB News live coverage of the Twelfth an ambitious washout Twelfth downpours may not have dampened spirits, but for some the amateurish production may have made this show a washout Belfast Live · Jul 12, 2023
Arlene Foster: Not enough consideration was given to impact of Covid lockdown The UK Covid Inquiry is hearing from Northern Ireland witnesses this week Belfast Live · Jul 11, 2023
Dáithí Mac Gabhann to undergo surgery to try and get back on heart transplant list He will undergo a cardiac catheter in Newcastle on Thursday. Belfast Live · Jul 10, 2023
Newry Mourne Down Council calls on Stormont to implement ban conversion therapy "I am asking my fellow councillors to send a clear message, to say we stand in solidarity against this practice and will take any actions we can to see the banning of conversion therapy become a reality." Belfast Live · Jul 6, 2023
Senior doctor calling for Stormont return amid warning of ‘huge stress’ on staff Dr Alan Stout, British Medical Association NI deputy chair, said Northern Ireland needs the Assembly to return this year. The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023
Cleverly hails ‘close and friendly’ UK-EU ties in Brussels speech James Cleverly credited the ‘level of trust’ between him and Maros Sefcovic as part of the reason the Windsor Framework was secured. The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023
Infrastructure chief faces budget decisions they cannot make without Stormont Some of the calls include turning off street lights and stopping the treatment of waste water as the department struggles to meet its budget. The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023
NI secretary Chris Heaton-Harris' sweary reply to claims budget cuts are bid to pressure DUP He was responding to a councillor who challenged the Secretary of State on the impact of cuts to children and young people's services Belfast Live · Jun 28, 2023
Leading Co Derry surgeon reflects on five years at the helm of medical body dealing with Covid, waiting lists and Stormont Professor Mark Taylor is stepping down as NI director of the Royal College of Surgeons Belfast Live · Jun 28, 2023
DUP await Government response to Windsor Framework proposals Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said his party had submitted a document to ministers which was understood to outline what it needed to re-enter Stormont. The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
DUP leader urges Rishi Sunak to scrap Legacy Bill While the Government introduced a number of amendments to the Bill earlier this month, the Stormont parties, Irish government and victims' groups remain opposed to it Belfast Live · Jun 21, 2023
Northern Ireland Secretary challenged ‘to do your job’ and publish Stormont plan Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill was speaking as the Assembly remains collapsed amid DUP protest action over the NI Protocol. The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023
Belfast Live · Jun 18, 2023 NI politicians showing terrible failure of leadership, says Oscar winner O’Hara, said the current situation is a “national disgrace”
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023 Politicians showing terrible failure of leadership, says Oscar winner An Irish Goodbye star Seamus O’Hara said it is ‘simply disrespectful’ that political representatives with mandates are not doing their jobs.
Belfast Live · Jun 16, 2023 Irish government funding NI nursing places 'not a bad thing' says Chris Heaton-Harris He was responding after the DUP said the UK government should be "embarrassed" by the intervention
Belfast Live · Jun 14, 2023 Analysis: Heat on DUP as NI secretary asks for advice on water charges and tuition fees The move is little more than a paper exercise but will be seized upon by other parties
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023 Heaton-Harris denies probe into revenue-raising measures is to pressure DUP Senior civil servants are currently running public services in the region in the absence of devolution.
Belfast Live · Jun 14, 2023 Chris Heaton Harris presses Stormont bosses on revenue measures like water charges "Simply spending more is not the answer to transforming Northern Ireland’s public services"
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023 Heaton-Harris asks for advice on water charges and tuition fees increase The Northern Ireland Secretary has written to permanent secretaries in Stormont departments about revenue-raising measures.
Belfast Live · Jun 13, 2023 Oval redevelopment update as Glentoran owner doubles down on stance Ali Pour says there has been no progress on the redevelopment of Glentoran's Oval stadium
Belfast Live · Jun 13, 2023 DUP says UK should be 'embarrassed' over Irish government plans to fund student nurses in Northern Ireland Paul Givan said failing to properly finance Stormont is "undermining" arguments for Northern Ireland remaining in the UK
Belfast Live · Jun 10, 2023 'Melted Parents NI' on how childcare goals can benefit economy "We can't afford to wait for a childcare strategy, not just as families but as an economy - more skilled people will leave the workforce and that has a ripple effect."
Belfast Live · Jun 10, 2023 Brendan Hughes: Low-key deputy leadership of DUP's Paula Bradley was a missed opportunity Two significant interventions by Paula Bradley early in her deputy leadership have led some to question whether she was sidelined