Restoring Stormont executive ‘should be priority for reappointed NI Secretary’ Downing Street has announced Chris Heaton-Harris is to keep his position as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022
Chris Heaton-Harris remains Northern Ireland secretary in Rishi Sunak's Cabinet reshuffle He is among a number of re-appointments from former Prime Minister Liz Truss' short-lived administration Belfast Live · Oct 25, 2022
Stormont Assembly set for recall debate hours before election deadline The latest bid to resurrect the powersharing institutions is set to fail due to the ongoing DUP block on electing a speaker and nominating ministers. The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022
Stormont election will not bring protocol resolution any closer – DUP leader If a powersharing executive is not in place by Friday, the UK Government assumes a legal responsibility to call another Assembly election. The Independent UK · Oct 25, 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
Analysis: What Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister means for Northern Ireland The Conservatives regaining public confidence in their handling of the economy will be essential if the new Prime Minister ever hopes to win the next general election 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
UK Government steps in to take over abortion services in Northern Ireland The move comes amid an ongoing impasse between Stormont politicians on the issue Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2022
Government intervenes to commission abortion services in Northern Ireland The move comes amid an ongoing impasse between Stormont politicians on the issue. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022
Northern Ireland abortion services commissioning welcomed by campaigners The Northern Ireland Secretary of State will be meeting with health trusts to ensure services can be provided Belfast Live · Oct 24, 2022
The Earth's Corr: Northern Ireland should follow Wales' example on a Future Generations Commissioner An energy crisis will look like a walk in the park for future generations Belfast Live · Oct 23, 2022
DUP have a "choice" Heaton-Harris says as Stormont election looms NI Minister Steve Baker says he got grief over Brexit apology but insists everyone needs to understand "legitimate interest of Unionists is to end the jurisdiction of EU law in Northern Ireland" Belfast Live · Oct 23, 2022
Stormont Animal Health Science building and animal incinerator approved Belfast City Council heard some concerns about air quality at Stoney Road site Belfast Live · Oct 23, 2022
Northern Ireland Secretary urges DUP to restore powersharing as deadline looms Chris Heaton-Harris said politicians in Northern Ireland have choices they can make to stop an election being called. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2022
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2022 Martin urges DUP to restore powersharing at Stormont ahead of election deadline The Taoiseach added that it is ‘not satisfactory’ that the powersharing institutions are not functioning.
Belfast Live · Oct 22, 2022 Belfast Council agrees fuel poverty fund for 5,000 families in city Vouchers will be offered to those most in need
Belfast Live · Oct 21, 2022 Brendan Hughes: Tories bringing back Boris Johnson as PM would be act of desperation "Boris or bust" waves a wand of political amnesia, willfully forgetting the reasons why he was ousted in the first place
Belfast Live · Oct 21, 2022 Just one MLA reimburses Stormont for cost of travelling to Queen's lying in state A total of 17 MLAs were granted special access which meant they did not have to join the miles-long queue faced by members of the public
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022 No return to direct rule from London if Stormont collapses – Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald said if devolution collapses it will be replaced by a joint arrangement between the Irish and the British state.
Belfast Live · Oct 21, 2022 Rathmoyne House demolition leaves pensioner fearing she'll be left homeless "I felt so low this morning, just thinking about how I'm going to pack up all my belongings after all these years to move out of my own home, I don't know where I am going to go to."
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022 Only 10% of women in Northern Ireland know how to access abortion services Celebrities and medical bodies are among those who have signed an open letter calling for NI Secretary to formally commission abortion services.
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022 Bertie Ahern critical of Truss as she departs as British PM Mr Ahern said he hopes whoever becomes the next prime minister will take a ‘proactive’ approach to the talks with the EU.
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 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.
Belfast Live · Oct 20, 2022 Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after chaotic 44 days as Conservative Party leader She gave a statement outside Number 10 Downing Street after a tumultuous few days at Westminster, with her resignation triggering a leadership contest
Belfast Live · Oct 20, 2022 Q&A: Stormont election looming and Tory chaos at Westminster - what happens next With Stormont in a state of flux and the Tories in turmoil at Westminster, how the coming days and weeks will pan out is becoming increasingly hard to predict