US delegation sends warning to British Government over unilateral protocol plans A bipartisan US congressional delegation is due to meet Irish premier Micheal Martin in Dublin. The Independent UK · May 23, 2022
DUP warns full protocol implementation would result in an 'economic tsunami' The DUP has refused to elect a speaker to the Assembly over the Brexit package Belfast Live · May 22, 2022
Full protocol implementation would mean economic tsunami, says DUP Unionists have criticised a US politician’s call for the ‘full implementation’ of the Northern Ireland Protocol. The Independent UK · May 22, 2022
Edwin Poots tells supermarkets 'step up to the plate' on farm pay for produce "All we want is a fair price," say UFU Belfast Live · May 13, 2022
East Antrim NI election results as Alliance Party secures two MLAs for the first time The Alliance Party went on to make history securing seats for two MLAs in East Antrim for the first time Belfast Live · May 6, 2022
Long-term future of HMS Caroline in Belfast secured – minister Agreement has been reached to keep the historic attraction in Belfast until at least 2038. The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022
Minister confident obstacles to NI involvement in Euro 2028 bid can be overcome Gordon Lyons said a new Executive following the Assembly elections must formally agree Northern Ireland’s participation. The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022
Euro 2028: Northern Ireland remain part of bid despite Stormont warning “We are satisfied with this and look forward to contributing to an exciting Euro 2028 bid.” Belfast Live · Mar 25, 2022
Northern Ireland still serious about joint bid to stage Euro 2028 The UK and Ireland are hoping to host the tournament in 2028 The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022
Euro 2028: Stormont Minister says Northern Ireland cannot currently support bid to host tournament "I’m astounded to hear Minister Lyons openly state that his party’s refusal to get back into the Executive is costing us jobs and investment and holding us back from hosting this prestigious football tournament" Belfast Live · Mar 25, 2022
Northern Ireland unable to back Euro 2028 bid currently, says Stormont minister Gordon Lyons said a lack of a functioning powersharing Executive in Belfast means ministers cannot give ‘in principle’ support to the joint bid. The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022
Stena Line to run extra sailings from Northern Ireland to Scotland due to P&O Ferries crisis The move will help retailers such as Marks and Spencer and Asda Belfast Live · Mar 21, 2022
P&O must change course or reputation will take ‘massive hit’, minister warns Stormont economy minister Gordon Lyons updated the Assembly following the sacking of 800 staff by the ferry company. The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022
Northern Ireland economy minister flies to US to boost trade and investment Gordon Lyons was on a three day visit to New York, Maryland and Washington DC Birmingham Post · Mar 18, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022 Northern Ireland politicians slam P&O and call for urgent Government action Political parties in the region have reacted with shock after the ferry operator sacked 800 staff and replaced them with cheaper agency workers.
The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022 DUP is united behind Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, insists Stormont minister Gordon Lyons was speaking following the resignation of North Down councillor Wesley Irvine.
The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022 RHI to continue as DUP and Sinn Fein clash over future of scheme Gordon Lyons said the Executive had been unable to reach agreement on the fate of the green energy scheme prior to the administration’s collapse.
The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022 Stormont instability not putting off investors, says Lyons The Economy Minister said Northern Ireland remained an attractive destination for businesses as he attended an investment event in Belfast.
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022 UUP leader says it was ‘clear’ Sir Jeffrey meeting was about switching parties Doug Beattie said he has texts of his exchanges with Sir Jeffrey and added that he would act to protect his integrity if challenged.
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022 Stormont’s Spend Local cards used in 3.7m transactions The Department for the Economy Covid stimulus initiative saw £137 million spent in the Northern Ireland economy.
Belfast Live · Feb 28, 2022 NI High Street voucher: Economy Minister releases new data on spending scheme The pre-paid cards worth £100 were issued to help businesses bounce back from lockdown
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022 Gordon Lyons pledges to provide certainty for Invest NI ‘in the coming days’ Stormont’s business development agency has suspended new offers of financial support to investors due to budgetary uncertainty.
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022 UUP leader says Donaldson meeting was to discuss switching parties The DUP leader has denied claims that he considered rejoining the UUP.
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022 Ukraine crisis will lead to increase in energy costs, Lyons warns Gordon Lyons told the Assembly the situation demonstrated why Northern Ireland needed to move towards creating as much of its own energy as possible.
Belfast Live · Feb 11, 2022 Mark Ruffalo applauds 'unexpected' DUP move on fracking in Northern Ireland "This is welcome news and a step in the right direction"