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Starmer faces first major Brexit test as unionists request Stormont brake

UK government has been asked to veto EU law update applying in Northern Ireland relating to chemical labelling

The Guardian - UK

Stormont ministers agree to put draft budget out for public consultation

Ministers were unanimous in green-lighting the public feedback exercise.

The Independent UK

Deal to save Harland and Wolff ‘vote of confidence in UK’ – Business Secretary

Jonathan Reynolds said the deal would safeguard the shipbuilder’s four yards in the UK.

Evening Standard

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Navantia to buy Titanic builder Harland & Wolff, saving about 1,000 jobs

Northern Ireland secretary hails rescue deal reached with Spanish state-owned company that secures all four shipyards

The Guardian - UK

Unionist parties pledge support for new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner

David Johnstone has been appointed to the role vacated by former UUP MP Danny Kinahan earlier this year.

The Independent UK

MLAs continue to debate extending Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading deal

The chambers heard contrasting views on arrangements that have created economic barriers on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK

Stormont MLAs to vote on extending Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading deal

The democratic consent exercise is required as part of the UK and EU’s Windsor Framework agreement.

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Simon Harris ‘hopes’ Ireland can drop legacy legal case against UK Government

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn this week set out the Government’s plan to repeal and replace the previous government’s Legacy Act.

The Independent UK

Legal bid to stop Stormont vote on post-Brexit arrangements listed for hearing

A judge will listen to arguments the day before the debate is due to take place in the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Evening Standard

UK and Irish governments commit to finding ‘way through’ legacy disagreements

Labour committed to repealing and replacing the Legacy Act but have kept the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery.

Evening Standard

Legal bid initiated to stop Stormont vote on NI post-Brexit trade arrangements

Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson claims extending the measures for another four years would be unlawful.

Evening Standard

December date pencilled in for Stormont vote on post-Brexit trade arrangements

Members are likely to vote on a majority basis to continue with the contentious rules and regulations that govern trade between the region and GB.

Evening Standard

Ministers urged to reveal impact of inheritance tax on Northern Irish farms

The shadow Northern Ireland secretary said farmers are ‘deeply concerned’ about Labour’s family farms tax.

Evening Standard

Hopes for new NI Veterans Commissioner to be appointed by the end of the year

Former commissioner Danny Kinahan resigned from the role earlier this year.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Hilary Benn urged to take NI farmers’ inheritance tax concerns to Treasury

The Northern Ireland Secretary said there was a ‘fundamental difference of view’ on how many people would be impacted by the Government’s plans.

Evening Standard

William charmed by Northern Ireland’s own prince of the silver screen

The Prince of Wales met Oscar-winning actor James Martin during a visit to the region.

Evening Standard

Northern Ireland pet travel scheme approved despite Unionist opposition

Pets moving between Great Britain and Northern Ireland will need to have a pet travel document from 2025.

Evening Standard

O’Neill lays wreath at Cenotaph in Belfast on Remembrance Sunday

It was the first time a senior Sinn Fein figure has taken part in such an event in Northern Ireland.

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Evening Standard

Secretary of State welcomes O’Neill intention to attend Remembrance service

Michelle O’Neill will be the first senior Sinn Fein figure to take part in such an event in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

Secretary of State ‘focused on future’ as unpaused growth deal signed

Hilary Benn, First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly attended the event in Co Tyrone.

Evening Standard

Third of NI farmers will be affected by Budget, says agriculture minister

Stormont Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir was set to meet Secretary of State Hilary Benn to discuss the issue.

Evening Standard

Stormont vote process on post-Brexit arrangements triggered by NI Secretary

Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots has notified the First Minister and deputy First Minister that the democratic consent process has begun.

Evening Standard

Stormont ministers must ensure balanced budget is delivered, says Benn

The Northern Ireland Secretary said the scale of the budget package for the region presented the local administration with ‘significant opportunity’.

Evening Standard

Government ‘cannot commit’ to Casement funding without more details on costs

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn was commenting after the GAA presented its revised plans for the stadium redevelopment to a Stormont minister.

Evening Standard

GAA hopeful of lower-spec Casement Park rebuild without excessive use of funds

The stadium had originally been earmarked as a host venue for the Euro 2028 football tournament.

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