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UK Government urged to reconsider decision to cut cash for peace fund

The Government confirmed it had decided not to continue with the £1 million contribution to the International Fund for Ireland in 2024-25.

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Benn says ‘no choice’ but to repeal NI legacy act as veterans stage protest

Northern Ireland secretary cites single soldier’s conviction over Troubles-related death in face of opposition to reopening prosecutions

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'Disgraceful’: MPs slam rollback of Northern Ireland legislation that could lead to payouts for terrorists

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Legacy Act halted investigations into 202 Troubles-related killings of British soldiers

Labour set to point to repercussions of Tory Northern Ireland legislation as justification for repealing it

The Guardian - UK

No national security attacks recorded in Northern Ireland in 2024

It follows a mixed picture in recent years, with one such attack in 2023 and 2022, none in 2021 and 2020, and five in 2019.

Evening Standard

Legislation ‘forthcoming’ to stop Adams internment compensation – Benn

A Supreme Court judgment in 2020 paved the way for the ex-Sinn Fein president to secure compensation over his internment without trial in the 1970s.

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‘Disconnect’ between Government and businesses over post-Brexit trade – Empey

Secretary of State Hilary Benn told a House of Lords committee that trade is flowing.

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Series of public inquiries on Troubles incidents ‘not the way forward’ – Benn

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn insisted a reformed ICRIR will be capable of dealing with legacy cases.

Evening Standard

‘Onus back on Executive’ over rebuilding of Casement Park, Benn says

The Secretary of State said officials either find more money or scale back the plans.

Evening Standard

Omagh inquiry told pace of disclosure ‘must increase’

The Real IRA bomb in the Co Tyrone town in August 1998 killed 29 people.

Evening Standard

New schemes to ease flow of veterinary medicines into Northern Ireland

The details were outlined in a policy paper published by Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn.

The Independent UK

‘I do not believe I have done anything worthy of an apology’ – Lyons

The Communities Minister has been accused of ‘poor judgment’ over a social media post hours before Larne Leisure Centre was attacked.

Evening Standard

Benn defends collaboration with Irish Government over legacy issues

The DUP’s Gavin Robinson dubbed the Northern Ireland Secretary ‘foolish and hapless’ over his approach to dealing with the legacy of the Troubles.

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‘No crisis at Stormont’, First Minister Michelle O’Neill insists

It comes after Ms O’Neill called for Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to resign over a social media post.

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Senior judge appointed to chair Finucane Inquiry

Baroness O’Loan and Francesca Del Mese have been appointed assessors to the inquiry into the murder of the Belfast solicitor in 1989.

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Police come under attack for fourth night in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s police chief said ‘bigots and racists’ behind earlier nights of unrest in the region would be arrested.

The Independent UK

‘Stop this violence’ plea as disorder continues in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s police chief said the victim’s family was ‘mortified’ by the disorder

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UK ministers confident post-Brexit trade friction will be eased by deal

The movement of trade between Northern Ireland and Great Britain was one of the main discussions at the East-West Council on Thursday.

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PSNI chief warns rioters ‘we will arrest you’

Forty-one officers have been injured in the unrest, which had resulted in 15 arrests by Thursday evening.

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Lyons should consider his position over social media post – Michelle O’Neill

Mr Lyons has faced criticism over a social media post about the location of migrant families who fled their homes.

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Three teenagers charged following violence in Ballymena

The three, aged 15, 17 and 18, are set to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’ Court later.

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Three nights of disorder ‘not what Northern Ireland is about’ – Benn

The Secretary of State and local political leaders have urged the violence focused on Ballymena, Co Antrim, to stop.

The Independent UK

Lyons insists he will not resign following criticism of social media post

Masked youths attacked the Larne Leisure Centre on Wednesday night and set it on fire.

The Independent UK

UK Government’s £50m pledge for Casement Park an enormous step forward – O’Neill

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly responded by stating that sport across Northern Ireland is ‘crying out for financial support’.

Evening Standard

Watch: Moment Ballymena rioter sets himself on fire as violence erupts for second night

Cars and properties set on fire in Ballymena as rioters hurl petrol bombs, fireworks and masonry at police officers

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