Lean on DUP to restore power sharing, Sinn Féin tells new NI secretary Chris Heaton-Harris makes first visit to Northern Ireland to say UK aims to get Stormont running and ‘solve problems of protocol’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2022
Government must clarify how NI will benefit from energy plan – Stormont minister The energy market is structured differently in Northern Ireland than the rest of the UK. The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022
Prime Minister Liz Truss says £2,500 cap on energy bills will apply in Northern Ireland There has been uncertainty over how support will be delivered in Northern Ireland, which has a separate energy market and no power-sharing government at Stormont Belfast Live · Sep 8, 2022
New Northern Ireland Secretary warned executive ‘desperately’ needed Chris Heaton-Harris met Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O’Neill in Dungannon, Co Tyrone. The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022
Prime Minister Liz Truss determined to restore 'balance' between Northern Ireland communities She was responding to SDLP leader Colum Eastwood, who demanded she make clear whether she was "on the side of the DUP" or "struggling people in Northern Ireland" Belfast Live · Sep 8, 2022
'Fairly obvious landing zone' to resolve Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol says Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris faced his first questions from MPs since being appointed by Prime Minster Liz Truss as Northern Ireland secretary Belfast Live · Sep 7, 2022
New NI Secretary urges Stormont leaders to form executive ‘as soon as possible’ Chris Heaton-Harris was named Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on Tuesday. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022
NI Secretary congratulated on new role He replaces Shailesh Vara who was sacked ahead of the appointment. The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022
Chris Heaton-Harris named as new Northern Ireland secretary The new minister replaces Shailesh Vara, who had only been in the job since July Belfast Live · Sep 6, 2022
Review proposes Stormont policy change after row over Queen's Platinum Jubilee tree The audit followed criticism from unionists over a refusal to plant the tree in the Stormont estate Belfast Live · Sep 6, 2022
Analysis: Liz Truss success or failure in Northern Ireland still shaped by Brexit fall-out The UK's third female Prime Minister has an ever mounting in-tray of problems to address Belfast Live · Sep 5, 2022
Belfast Eurovision bid: Councillor says “We were never going to get it” Sinn Féin voted against a £2 to £5 million Eurovision bid, while the DUP and Alliance voted in support Belfast Live · Sep 5, 2022
Incoming PM urged to prioritise restoration of Stormont and NI Protocol Northern Ireland’s political leaders have been reacting to Liz Truss winning the race to become to new Conservative Party leader. The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022
Liz Truss: Seven challenges in Northern Ireland facing the new Prime Minister A rundown of the issues affecting Northern Ireland in the overflowing Number 10 in-tray Belfast Live · Sep 4, 2022
Belfast Live · Sep 3, 2022 Sinn Féin and DUP block council devolution powers to pedestrianise Belfast A Green Party call to devolve infrastucture powers to City Hall was snubbed by the two largest parties
Belfast Live · Sep 3, 2022 Michelle O'Neill and Naomi Long to help launch scheme for Jeffrey Donaldson's peace company The fellowship programme is supported by the Irish government as well as several businesses
Belfast Live · Sep 2, 2022 Stormont election could be called in October if parties fail to agree a return to the Executive The DUP withdrew from the Executive earlier this year in protest over the post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022 Burns’ comments on absence of Executive ‘misguided and mistaken’ – DUP NIO minister Conor Burns said there was ‘no reason’ for the DUP not to be in government at Stormont.
Belfast Live · Sep 2, 2022 Sandy Row residents don't want "gentrification" at Weaver's Cross development, DUP says Councillor Gareth Spratt says only 5.2 percent of space has been committed to affordable/social housing
Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2022 UUP leader warns of ‘bleak outlook’ even with return of proper Executive UUP Leader, Doug Beattie warned of a “bleak outlook” this winter, even if the return of a fully functioning Stormont Executive is agreed. Northern Ireland’s political leaders met with the head of the region’s civil service Jayne Brady at Stormont Castle.The DUP has blocked the formation of a new Executive…
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022 Stormont parties warned of ‘bleak outlook’ even with return of proper Executive Party leaders met with the head of the Northern Ireland civil service at Stormont Castle on Thursday.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2022 Brexit, Northern Ireland and the SNP: conundrums on next PM’s plate The union is in a fragile state, with Sturgeon pushing for a fresh referendum and EU relations frayed over the NI protocol
Belfast Live · Sep 1, 2022 Stormont caretaker ministers' limited decisions 'opaque' without Assembly, report says The report warned the continuing absence of a power-sharing Executive is "not healthy for any democratic state"
Belfast Live · Aug 29, 2022 SDLP to hold special meeting to discuss internal review of Stormont election performance SDLP MP Claire Hanna has been overseeing the internal review of May's election in which the party suffered significant losses
Belfast Live · Aug 29, 2022 DUP MLA slammed over response to PSNI LGBT group's tweet on inclusive uniform policy Many Twitter users compared his tweet to the DUP continuing to block the restoration of Stormont power-sharing