Taoiseach Leo Varadkar insists security concerns will not stop him visiting Northern Ireland Some some sections of unionism and loyalism claim he was an instrumental figure in the creation of the Protocol Belfast Live · Dec 23, 2022
Varadkar insists security concerns will not stop him visiting Northern Ireland The Taoiseach intends to travel to the region in the early new year. The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022
Poll: 81% say DUP should return to Stormont power-sharing More than 1,500 votes were cast in the Belfast Live readers' poll Belfast Live · Dec 22, 2022
Belfast City Council branded 'tone deaf' over spending on events to unveil mayor portraits A selection of food, wines, beers and soft drinks were served to guests during a banqueting hall reception Belfast Live · Dec 21, 2022
Northern Ireland special envoy role to US not renewed by UK government The Northern Ireland Office refused to say whether the Secretary of State has any plans to refill the post Belfast Live · Dec 21, 2022
Northern Ireland council election date to be moved due to King Charles III coronation The date of the election is set to be pushed back by two weeks Belfast Live · Dec 21, 2022
Health officials feared DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson's Protocol heart surgery claims would be used for 'electioneering' Internal emails show Sir Jeffrey received a health trust letter rejecting the claims weeks before he publicly withdrew his remarks Belfast Live · Dec 20, 2022
Lisburn Castlereagh cost of living debate sees rolling pin pulled out "There have been some things close to the wire tonight." Belfast Live · Dec 20, 2022
NI £600 energy support payment details explained including how you will be paid A rundown of what we know so far about the much-delayed support scheme and how it will operate Belfast Live · Dec 19, 2022
Derry and Strabane Council intervene after 'IRA memorabilia' pictured being sold at Christmas market Pictures appeared online showing the items for sale which one DUP MLA said has 'caused a lot of upset' Belfast Live · Dec 19, 2022
Northern Ireland £600 energy support payment to be rolled out 'from January', UK government says The government said it will fund Northern Ireland electricity companies for these payments Belfast Live · Dec 19, 2022
Hopes NI Protocol problems can be fixed 'ahead of Good Friday Agreement anniversary' Ahern said he was hopeful the anniversary of the agreement will be able to be celebrated in April with a deal on the outstanding protocol issues met. The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2022
NI Protocol issues can be fixed ahead of Good Friday Agreement landmark – Ahern Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern said he understands that unionists and loyalists have concerns about the constitutional position. The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022
Sunak pledges £600 Northern Ireland energy support payments ‘this winter’ Announcement of long-promised cash for households comes during PM’s two-day visit to region The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2022
The National (Scotland) · Dec 16, 2022 Northern Ireland Protocol is threat to Union, says Sunak in Belfast THE controversial Northern Ireland Protocol “clearly” threatens the province’s place within the Union, the Prime Minister said on a visit to…
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022 Sunak working ‘flat out’ to restore powersharing in Northern Ireland The Prime Minister pledged to resolve issues with the Northern Ireland Protocol during a visit to a Belfast shipyard.
Belfast Live · Dec 15, 2022 Rishi Sunak holds talks with NI political leaders on first visit to Belfast as PM The Prime Minister met all the parties in the same room and spoke to them separately for around 10 to 15 minutes each
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022 Sunak holds talks with NI political leaders on first visit to Belfast as PM Powersharing in Northern Ireland is in cold storage due to a dispute over post-Brexit trading arrangements.
Belfast Live · Dec 15, 2022 Downpatrick amusement arcade plans rejected as 'negative impact' concerns raised "There is an amusement arcade centre cloud hanging over Market Street"
Reuters · Dec 15, 2022 UK's Sunak takes first trip to Northern Ireland as PM British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met with the main political parties in Northern Ireland on Thursday in his first visit to the region since taking office in October.
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022 Prime Minister visits Northern Ireland amid political crisis Rishi Sunak’s visit comes after the parties met with Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris earlier on Thursday.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022 MoD to revive Belfast shipbuilding with contract for three naval vessels Rishi Sunak announces £1.6bn contract led by shipyard Harland and Wolff that will create 900 jobs in Belfast
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022 Prime Minister to visit Northern Ireland amid political crisis Stormont party leaders discussed the powersharing impasse during a meeting with Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris.
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022 Heaton-Harris convenes meeting with Stormont leaders amid powersharing impasse The Northern Ireland Secretary is trying to secure the restoration of devolution in the region.
Belfast Live · Dec 14, 2022 Newry Mourne and Down Council student hardship debate descends into Brexit row "Therefore, this council calls on the DUP to end its boycott of government, which is punishing hard pressed students."