Paul Givan insists he is an Education Minister for all The Stormont Education Minister has been criticised for a trip to Israel during which he asked his department to highlight his visit to a school. Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025
UUP will not back no-confidence motion in Education Minister over Israel trip Sinn Fein and the SDLP have said they will support the motion against Paul Givan. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025
Sinn Fein confirms it will back no-confidence motion in Education Minister DUP leader Gavin Robinson said Paul Givan is ‘going nowhere’. Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2025
PM ‘in regular contact’ with N Ireland chief constable over funding shortages The PSNI is facing a bill expected to reach £120 million for compensation following a major data breach. Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025
Northern Ireland’s political leaders divided over Soldier F acquittal First Minister Michelle O’Neill expressed disappointment while DUP leader Gavin Robinson hailed a ‘clear and welcome outcome’. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025
Benn pressed on potential ‘collapse’ of motor industry due to incoming EU rules DUP MP Gavin Robinson said new rules coming on emissions and sales of cars will have a significant impact. Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025
Governments have an obligation not to support genocide, Archibald says Caoimhe Archibald said public money should not go towards providing financial assistance to any companies arming Israel. Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025
Were my husband and I innocent victims?, Diane Dodds asks First Minister Ms Dodds and her husband Nigel were targeted by the IRA as they visited their son at a children’s hospital in Belfast in 1996. The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025
Trial of former DUP leader Donaldson and wife delayed again Jeffrey and Eleanor Donaldson face charges relating to alleged historical sex offences. The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025
Extending presidential voting rights to NI ‘would overstep constitutional mark’ Stormont deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly voiced opposition to the move. Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2025
DUP ‘calls in’ decision by Stormont Economy Minister over arms sales The move came after Caoimhe Archibald instructed her officials not to engage with UK trade talks with Israel. Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2025
‘Battle a day’ at Stormont Executive, says minister Andrew Muir also said he would not rule out the administration collapsing before the next Assembly election due in 2027. Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025
No decision yet on whether Donaldson trial will proceed in November The former DUP leader and his wife face charges relating to alleged historical sex offences. Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2025
Pat Bradley obituary Chief electoral officer for Northen Ireland who never voted, to ensure no one questioned his independence The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2025
Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025 DUP distance themselves from son of founder over comments about a united Ireland Ian Paisley said in a new BBC podcast that while he was open to conversations, he emphasised his identity is British.
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025 Parties across divide in Northern Ireland unite against digital ID cards Parties from Sinn Fein to the DUP have described the proposed scheme as ‘the wrong approach’.
Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2025 Do not ‘sell your soul’ sipping champagne with Donald Trump – Michelle O’Neill The First Minister faced questions over why she did not attend a state banquet with the US president.
Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025 Unionists want to see parties co-operate, not bicker – Robinson DUP leader Gavin Robinson said he wants to see co-operation at the next Assembly election to maximise the number of unionists elected.
Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2025 Robinson defends devolution as he warns against consequences of direct rule The DUP leader addressed his party’s annual conference on the outskirts of Belfast on Saturday.
Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025 Benn rejects claim of handling ‘dual control’ of legacy issues to Dublin Irish deputy premier Simon Harris also pushed back on unionist criticism that his government had been given too much say on the new legacy framework.
Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025 Humphreys’ treatment shows unionists not welcome in united Ireland – Robinson Gavin Robinson predicted that there would be no constitutional change to Northern Ireland’s status in his lifetime.
Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025 DUP ‘broadening’ Farage’s understanding of Northern Ireland – Robinson Gavin Robinson said immigration policy had to be applied consistently across the UK.
Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025 Public spat with O’Neill has not damaged powersharing Executive, Robinson says They disagreed publicly after the Army withdrew from a jobs fair in Londonderry.
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025 ‘Outrageous’ to give Dublin dual control over Northern Ireland legacy – Robinson The UK and Irish governments are expected to set out a new legacy framework on Friday.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2025 John Swinney rejects calls to boycott white-tie banquet in Donald Trump's honour JOHN Swinney has rejected calls to boycott a state banquet at Windsor Castle in Donald Trump’s honour.