The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Ethnic minority communities in NI still ‘living in fear’ one month after riots

A senior police officer gave evidence to MPs on widespread disorder in Northern Ireland in June.

Evening Standard · Jul 7

Good Friday-style agreement needed to break 'failing' union, SNP minister says

SCOTLAND would benefit from a Good Friday-style agreement to break from the Union, a top SNP minister has said

The National (Scotland) · Jul 6

Celtic leaders doubt Burnham’s devolution drive will go beyond England’s borders

Would-be prime minister has made basic missteps in pitches to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

Celtic nations begin to plan for breakup of UK in event of Reform election win

Politicians brace for constitutional turmoil if Nigel Farage’s party end up in government – or even as a strong opposition

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4

Timeline of dissident republican activity

Dissident republicans have been blamed for the shots fired at police in Londonderry on April 18 2019 that killed journalist Lyra McKee.

Evening Standard · Jul 3

Three men found not guilty of murdering journalist Lyra McKee in Northern Ireland

McKee died after being hit by a bullet while observing disturbances in Derry in 2019

The Independent UK · Jul 3

NI finances need to move on to ‘long-term sustainable footing’ – Benn

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn held talks with the leaders of Executive parties on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jul 2

‘Picture inconsistent’ on paramilitary involvement in Belfast stabbing riots

Co-ordination of the disorder was primarily driven online by individuals from Northern Ireland and beyond, police said.

Evening Standard · Jul 2

Why the UK government needed to apologise for its role in historical forced adoptions in England

British prime minister Keir Starmer has apologised in the House of Commons for historical forced adoptions in England. Present in the gallery were mothers and adult adoptees directly affected by the practice.

The Conversation · Jul 2

Government urged to fix NI funding ‘faultline’ as budget discussions begin

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has invited leaders of the Executive parties to talks at Hillsborough Castle.

Evening Standard · Jul 2