HMRC admits 71% wrongly targeted in child benefit fraud crackdown Select committee chair accuses UK tax authority of ‘egregious error’ and of causing parents unnecessary ‘pain’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 13
Government’s wildlife targets will be missed in England, watchdog says Seven out of 10 targets have little likelihood of being met by 2030, Office for Environmental Protection says The Guardian - UK · Jan 13
Winterwatch heads to Northern Ireland for the first time The new series will be broadcast live from the shore of Strangford Lough in County Down. Evening Standard · Jan 13
‘Waves break right on to the bus windscreen’: a car-free trip along County Antrim’s dramatic coast Three trains, two buses and a ferry take our writer from Essex to Northern Ireland, to enjoy wild swims, whiskey, sandy beaches and the Giant’s Causeway The Guardian - UK · Jan 12
Liverpool’s Conor Bradley out for the season with knee injury requiring surgery The Northern Ireland international was carried off late in Thursday’s draw at Arsenal The Independent UK · Jan 11
James Nesbitt struggled with Northern Ireland being seen as ‘place of conflict’ The 60-year old actor stars in Netflix’s adaptation of Harlan Coben’s 2019 thriller Run Away. Evening Standard · Jan 10
Robinson criticises Irish minister’s ‘clear challenge’ to UK on NI Legacy Bill DUP leader Gavin Robinson was speaking after Helen McEntee said any significant changes to the Bill should have the agreement of both governments. Evening Standard · Jan 10
NI pastor pays tribute to ‘compassionate’ woman shot by ICE officer in US Renee Nicole Good was shot dead in Minneapolis as officers were carrying out an immigration crackdown operation. Evening Standard · Jan 9
Burrows ‘hopes for a contest’ for the UUP leadership The former senior police officer is currently the only confirmed candidate to succeed Mike Nesbitt as UUP leader. Evening Standard · Jan 8
Former senior police officer Jon Burrows confirms UUP leadership bid Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong said she will run to become the next deputy leader of the party. Evening Standard · Jan 8
Finally... A Game At Rory McIlroy's Home Club On My Latest Golf Trip To Belfast Jeremy Ellwood enjoys a mix of courses in and around Northern Ireland’s capital, including a long-overdue maiden game at Holywood Golf Club Golf Monthly · Jan 8
Drivers warned not to drink at all as limit set to be slashed in England and Wales Transport minister Lillian Greenwood urges pubgoers to leave cars at home or have an alcohol-free beverage The Independent UK · Jan 6
NI’s Finance Minister publishes draft budget despite ongoing impasse over plan The DUP rejected John O’Dowd’s spending proposals as ‘deeply flawed’. Evening Standard · Jan 6
Almost 200 schools in Northern Ireland remain closed amid icy conditions Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins paid tribute to gritting teams working on the road network. Evening Standard · Jan 6
Evening Standard · Jan 6 Temperatures fall to -12.5C in coldest night as snow brings more disruption Overnight temperatures plummeted as low as minus 12.5C in one Norfolk village.
The Independent UK · Jan 6 Where in the UK saw the coldest night as snow brings school closures and travel chaos Overnight temperatures plummeted as low as minus 12.5C
Evening Standard · Jan 5 Full list of major UK shops closing their doors in 2026 Retailers, banks and charities have confirmed widespread closures
Evening Standard · Jan 5 Fresh weather warnings issued as snow cancels flights and shuts schools Temperatures dropped to minus 10.9C at Shap in Cumbria overnight, and 52cm of snow was recorded by the Met Office at Tomintoul in Banffshire.
The Independent UK · Jan 5 Every UK bank holiday to add to your calendar in 2026 While Northern Ireland can expect a bank holiday in March, the rest of the UK will have to wait until April for Good Friday
Evening Standard · Jan 5 Criminal barristers to strike indefinitely over NI justice system ‘crisis’ Barristers say fees for legally aided criminal work have not been increased since 2005, making them worth just 50% of their original value.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 4 Ballymena riots six months on: fear, formidable obstacles and official silence After attacks on immigrants’ homes, groups patrol the streets to intimidate potential victims, who try to keep a low profile
Bored Panda · Jan 2 28 Real Questions From Top IQ Exams In The UK That Only A Few Can Solve – Prove You Can The eleven-plus (11+) is more than just a test - it’s the gateway to grammar schools and selective secondary schools in England and Northern Ireland. Taken by some students in their final year of primary school, this exam challenges reasoning, math, and English skills, shaping the next step in a…
Evening Standard · Jan 2 Whole island of Ireland under weather warning as wintry conditions sweep in Snow and ice is forecast throughout the weekend.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 2 Bitterly cold weather expected in UK as up to 10cm of snow settles in some areas Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice in place, with latest warnings reaching into Monday
The Guardian - UK · Jan 1 Forget Keanu: Ulster Scots translation of Beckett classic takes on spate of celebrity Godots Tragicomedy will be performed outdoors in Northern Irish countryside as part of new festival celebrating Irish playwright