The Latest Breaking News from Liam McBurney

Sinn Fein increasing division by pushing for Irish unity poll – Wilson

Sinn Fein MP Chris Hazzard said preparations should begin for a referendum.

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022

Somme wreath gesture shows I’ll be a first minister for all, says O’Neill

The Sinn Fein vice president laid a laurel wreath for those who died in the First World War battle.

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022

Cutting MLA pay will not influence DUP boycott of Stormont, Government warned

Edwin Poots said his party’s stance on the Northern Ireland Protocol is based on ‘principle’.

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022

Government legislation on NI Protocol reckless and disgraceful – O’Neill

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has denied his party is under pressure from the Government to re-enter powersharing at Stormont.

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022

Patients to be put at centre of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry – chairman

The inquiry is examining allegations of abuse of patients at the facility in Co Antrim.

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022

Bid to stop trial of Army veteran rejected at Belfast court

David Jonathan Holden is on trial at Belfast Crown Court for the gross negligence manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie in Co Tyrone in 1988.

The Independent UK · May 30, 2022

Business leaders tell US delegation compromise is needed over NI Protocol

The US Congressional group met business organisations as their last engagement on their trip to the island of Ireland.

The Independent UK · May 27, 2022

‘It can’t be sidelined’: bill aims to give Irish official status in Northern Ireland

UK government to table legislation to safeguard language as revival gains momentum

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2022

Protests held in Northern Ireland as Troubles legacy Bill debated at Westminster

At one demonstration more than 100 people gathered outside the Northern Ireland Office in Belfast city centre.

The Independent UK · May 24, 2022

Residents tell of pride over Bangor’s city status award to mark Platinum Jubilee

Bangor in Co Down is one of eight places across the UK and beyond that triumphed in a competition to receive civic honours.

The Independent UK · May 20, 2022