The Latest Breaking News from Caoimhe Archibald

Rise in number of top grades awarded in A-levels in Northern Ireland

The provisional figures show that 30.7% of students received a grade A or above, compared with 30.3% in 2025.

Evening Standard · Aug 13

Sinn Fein sounds warning over future of powersharing amid ‘DUP behaviour’

DUP leader Gavin Robinson hit back saying his party is committed to Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · Jul 31

Minister commissions study into economic potential of using the Irish language

The Irish language has become a topic of heated exchanges at Stormont

The Independent UK · Jul 6

NI to become first part of UK or Ireland to offer paid leave after miscarriage

Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said the new miscarriage leave and pay entitlements would come into effect from April 6.

Evening Standard · Mar 24

Northern Ireland first in UK to offer paid miscarriage leave to parents

Northern Ireland will offer pay to parents affected by miscarriage from next month

The Independent UK · Mar 24

Northern Ireland Executive will continue to push for energy supports – minister

Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said the £17 million in supports for Northern Ireland was ‘clearly inadequate’.

Evening Standard · Mar 23

Michelle O’Neill: UK heating oil support ‘slap in the face’ for Northern Ireland

The First Minister told MLAs ‘these are the real-life implications of war’ as she called on them to ‘fight together for the people that we represent’.

Evening Standard · Mar 16

Michelle O’Neill says UK heating oil support ‘slap in the face’ for Northern Ireland

The First Minister told MLAs ‘these are the real-life implications of war’

The Independent UK · Mar 16

NI Finance Minister says £17m UK heating‑oil support ‘extremely disappointing’

Sir Keir Starmer confirmed Northern Ireland will receive £17 million of a £53 million package in support for home heating oil costs.

Evening Standard · Mar 16

Derry Girls attraction gets major cash boost from cross-border tourism drive

Substantial funding is aiming to create ‘TV’s biggest behind-the-scenes experience’ with events throughout the city

The Independent UK · Feb 20