President Trump’s Irish merger comment just banter, Little-Pengelly says Northern Ireland deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly met the president during a host of engagements in the US this week. Evening Standard · Mar 18
Troubles sex crime victims deserve to have their stories told – Jess Phillips The safeguarding minister appeared before the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Mar 18
DUP minister ‘claiming’ some of the earliest US settlers for Northern Ireland Gordon Lyons said it is ‘not about division’ but to make Northern Ireland stand out in the minds of those in the US. Evening Standard · Mar 18
Easter supermarket opening times for bank holiday weekend: Tesco, Aldi, Sainsbury’s and more IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 17
Parts of the UK to see temperatures up to 22C as warmest day of the year expected West Wales and western England are due to have the warmest weather on Wednesday The Independent UK · Mar 17
First Minister ‘wrong’ to stay away from Washington DC, Lyons says Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said all should show up to speak up for Northern Ireland in the United States on St Patrick’s Day. Evening Standard · Mar 17
Taoiseach ‘wouldn’t overstate’ impact of First Minister White House boycott Micheal Martin said he welcomed that Stormont would be represented by deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly this week. Evening Standard · Mar 16
Michelle O’Neill says UK heating oil support ‘slap in the face’ for Northern Ireland The First Minister told MLAs ‘these are the real-life implications of war’ The Independent UK · Mar 16
Michelle O’Neill: UK heating oil support ‘slap in the face’ for Northern Ireland The First Minister told MLAs ‘these are the real-life implications of war’ as she called on them to ‘fight together for the people that we represent’. Evening Standard · Mar 16
NI Finance Minister says £17m UK heating‑oil support ‘extremely disappointing’ Sir Keir Starmer confirmed Northern Ireland will receive £17 million of a £53 million package in support for home heating oil costs. Evening Standard · Mar 16
Dan Ballard included in Northern Ireland squad despite injury scare for pivotal World Cup play-offs Northern Ireland take on Italy later this month hoping to go one step closer to reaching this summer’s World Cup finals The Independent UK · Mar 16
Northern Ireland’s answer to the Camino de Santiago hailed The 82-mile St Patrick’s Way: The Pilgrim Walk has attracted visitors from across the world. The Independent UK · Mar 15
UK faces ‘seismic moment’ as nationalists target election wins, says John Swinney SNP leader hails prospect of success for parties in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland that want to break up union The Guardian - UK · Mar 14
‘Drinking from a fetid pond’: superbug-creating genes found in UK’s largest lake Exclusive: Lough Neagh, which supplies drinking water for 40% of NI, contains genes resistant to last-resort antibiotics The Guardian - UK · Mar 14
International Business Times UK · Mar 13 Primark Confirms Store Closures Across UK This April: Here's Why and How It Will Affect You Primark will close all stores in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on Easter Sunday 2026 due to the Sunday Trading Act, while branches in Scotland will remain open.
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Starmer’s speech interrupted by screaming child: ‘I’m nearly finished’ Sir Keir Starmer's speech was interrupted by a crying child as he addressed a crowd in Northern Ireland on Thursday (12 March).
Evening Standard · Mar 12 Treasury to work with NI Executive on heating oil support, Starmer says Sir Keir Starmer said he is determined to stop people ‘getting ripped off’ on their energy bills.
We Got This Covered · Mar 12 American on holiday in Northern Ireland claims the Irish left her in tears, but all they did was ask who she voted for The woman claimed the Irish made her feel unwelcome, but people on TikTok aren't taking her side.
Evening Standard · Mar 12 Starmer visit ‘raises expectations’ he will act on high fuel costs – Sinn Fein ‘We’ve challenged the Prime Minister now to make an announcement,’ Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 12 Look to the survivors – five steps for getting public apologies right The real-world impact of research from Queen’s University Belfast in helping start the restitution process for survivors of institutional abuse in Northern Ireland
The Independent UK · Mar 11 Starmer ‘will not tolerate’ energy companies exploiting Middle East crisis for profit Global oil prices have risen sharply in response to the conflict
Evening Standard · Mar 11 We will not tolerate companies profiteering from Middle East crisis – Starmer The Prime Minister will visit Northern Ireland on Thursday.
Evening Standard · Mar 11 Full probe into sex claims against ex-officer ‘essential’ for public trust PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher welcomed the investigation being carried out by the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland.
Evening Standard · Mar 10 O’Dowd calls for direct support for customers hit by home heating oil price rise The Finance Minister said the powersharing Executive does not have the financial ‘firepower’ to fund any relief scheme.