The Latest Breaking News from Executive

Cost of living: What money NI will receive from UK funding and problems that remain

The main issue surrounds a promised £400 discount on energy bills for every household in the UK

Belfast Live · May 27, 2022

'No guarantee' over £400 energy bills discount without Stormont Executive, says Finance Minister

There have been questions over whether the absence of a functioning Stormont Executive will stall spending in Northern Ireland

Belfast Live · May 26, 2022

Lack of clarity over £400 energy discount without Stormont Executive – Murphy

The Stormont Finance Minister said that the lack of an Executive in Northern Ireland will pose challenges for introducing the discount.

The Independent UK · May 26, 2022

Stormont must deliver abortion services 'without further delay' says Northern Ireland secretary

The UK government has taken further legislative steps in a bid to ensure the commissioning of fully-funded abortion services

Belfast Live · May 19, 2022

Fuel payment scheme cannot be reopened without NI Executive, says Communities Minister

Deirdre Hargey said she was "deeply frustrated" as funding is available but it "requires Executive approval"

Belfast Live · May 19, 2022

Government moves to ensure full delivery of abortion services in NI

Secretary of State Brandon Lewis said it is ‘absolutely unacceptable’ that Stormont has failed to commission the services.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2022

Northern Ireland paramilitarism continues due to "ongoing political controversy", MPs told

Social media platforms add modern element to age old issue, Westminster committee hears

Belfast Live · May 18, 2022

Truss insists move to scrap parts of post-Brexit deal cannot be delayed

The EU has threatened to retaliate if the UK proceeds with new legislation overwriting sections of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

Truss set to announce plans to rip up Northern Ireland Brexit deal

The row over the Northern Ireland Protocol has created an impasse in efforts to form a new Executive in Stormont.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022

Cost-of-living crisis: Northern Ireland family 'using kitchen hob to heat their home'

"The worst pain and misery of the cost-of-living crisis is being felt by children in low income families"

Belfast Live · May 16, 2022