The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

PSNI data breach: 200 officers and staff not informed about theft for month

Police-issued laptop, radio and documents stolen from car in Northern Ireland on 6 July

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2023

200 police officers and staff not told of theft involving data for a month

The Police Service of Northern Ireland the theft on July 6 was not reported until July 27 and then investigated.

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023

Seven arrests made during immigration enforcement action in Northern Ireland

The raids on Thursday were part of Operation Tornado 2, a Home Officer initiative to increase enforcement visits to tackle illegal working.

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023

Northern Ireland dissident republicans claim to be in possession of leaked police officer data

Head of PSNI apologises for ‘industrial-scale breach’

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

King urged to refuse Royal Assent for Northern Ireland legacy Bill

The Bill, which proposes immunity for Troubles offences, has been strongly opposed by victims of the conflict.

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

Northern Ireland police chief urged to consider position over data breach

DUP MP Sammy Wilson says serious questions must be asked at highest level of PSNI amid fears over safety of officers

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023

We know the risks of policing Northern Ireland, but this data breach exposes us as never before

Every morning, we check under our cars for bombs. Now many worry about the new danger this disclosure could bring, says Andrew George, a chief inspector in the PSNI

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023

Students face fierce competition as fewer university courses become available

Ucas tells applicants to act quickly to avoid disappointment, with A-level results due in England, Wales and Northern Ireland next week

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023

Northern Ireland Chief Constable to be questioned on data breach

Simon Byrne has returned from a family holiday to face questions from the Northern Ireland Policing Board.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Donaldson denies DUP split over Windsor Framework

The party continues to deliberate on whether to end its ongoing blockade of devolution in Northern Ireland in protest at internal UK trade barriers.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023