Patience wearing thin over DUP Stormont blockade – McDonald DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has reportedly told party members that he is not ‘calendar led’ in talks with the Government. The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023
'Importance of devolution' on agenda as Humza Yousaf meets Sinn Fein leader FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf discussed “the importance of restoring devolved institutions in Northern Ireland” when he met with Sinn Fein depute… The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2023
O’Neill says she believes powersharing could be restored within weeks The Sinn Fein Stormont leader was in Stormont for a meeting with Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf. The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023
PM’s claims of ‘no sense of a border’ in the Irish Sea ring hollow, says Gullis Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said he did not accept this during the exchange in the House of Commons. The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023
DUP will not get all it wants in post-Brexit trade talks, says former leader Peter Robinson said there is still a ‘gap’ between the DUP and the Government. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023
Government accused of ‘economic blackmail’ as NI misses out on Levelling Up cash Northern Ireland projects were awarded £120 million in the first two rounds of the fund. The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023
Irish government ‘willing to help restore powersharing in any way economically’ Ireland’s Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe said the restoration of Stormont would be of benefit to the whole island. The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023
More than 50 projects to benefit from £1bn in third tranche of levelling up fund The cash will be handed to projects that made unsuccessful bids in the last funding round. The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023
‘Real possibility’ of powersharing return by Christmas or in new year – Varadkar The Taoiseach said that in his view it was ‘really important’ that the next return of Stormont is ‘sustainable’. The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023
DUP waiting for action on trading arrangement talks – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson The DUP leader said the gaps remain around legislation. The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023
Windsor Framework did not correct ‘underlying mistake’ in protocol, peers told The claim was made during a public evidence session to the House of Lords European Affairs Sub-Committee on the Windsor Framework. The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
N Ireland Chamber chief calls for fully-functioning Stormont to help businesses Cathal Geoghegan was speaking at the Stormont Assembly remains in a state of collapse. The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023
Details of how £15m support will help businesses hit by flooding are revealed The aid will be funded through the reallocation of existing Northern Ireland Civil Service Departmental funds. The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
Talks between DUP and UK Government still ongoing – Heaton-Harris The DUP is pressing for assurances in terms of unionist concerns over the impact of post-Brexit arrangements on the union. The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 New NI police chief in lobby pledge ‘to ensure service gets funding it deserves’ PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher was speaking on his first full day in post.
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Jon Boutcher ‘very honoured’ to take up PSNI chief constable role Mr Boutcher was previously appointed as the interim head of the service pending the outcome of interviews.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 Chris Heaton-Harris pledges ‘support where possible’ for flood-hit communities The Northern Ireland Secretary said the recent floods have been ‘devastating for those affected’.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 Calls grow for financial aid from UK Government after Northern Ireland floods Businesses in Downpatrick were beginning the clean-up operation after some were nearly entirely submerged in water.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 Shadow Northern Ireland secretary criticises flooding support Hilary Benn was speaking after severe flooding hit areas of counties Down, Antrim and Armagh following heavy rain last week.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 DUP talks with government ‘have not concluded’ – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson The DUP leader said his party will be meeting the government later this week, adding that gaps remain.
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023 Momentum on restoring powersharing in Northern Ireland ‘seems to have ebbed’ Powersharing is unable to function in Northern Ireland without the support of the region’s largest unionist and nationalist parties.
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023 Long-serving DUP Assembly member David Hilditch dies DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP offered his condolences to the family and friends of his long-time colleague.
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 Extending powersharing deadlock into 2024 is ‘unthinkable’, says McDonald The Sinn Fein party president claims the public’s patience with the DUP blockade of Stormont has ‘worn out’.
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023 Donaldson says he cannot be certain Stormont will return by end of year The DUP leader has repeated that ‘significant’ gaps remain between the UK Government and his party’s position.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 Significant gaps still remain in trade border impasse talks – Donaldson The DUP leader said he would not put a timetable on any deal with the Government.