The Latest Breaking News from Liam McBurney

Long-awaited Stormont anti-poverty plan criticised as ‘underwhelming’

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons launched a public consultation on the proposals on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025

‘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 · Jun 16, 2025

Absence rates spike at schools closest to Ballymena disorder

Stormont Education Minister Paul Givan said children have been coming to schools traumatised.

Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2025

PSNI prepares ‘scaled-up’ operation for weekend after disorder

There will be ‘a large policing presence across Northern Ireland’ over the weekend, a senior officer has said.

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025

Leaders share healthcare and efficiency hopes for AI at British-Irish Council

Irish premier Micheal Martin said he had a ‘glass half full’ approach to AI, but said it will change the nature of work.

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025

‘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.

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025

‘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

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025