The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Robinson defends devolution as he warns against consequences of direct rule

The DUP leader addressed his party’s annual conference on the outskirts of Belfast on Saturday.

Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2025

Northern Ireland at risk of race riot ‘permacrisis’, government files warn

Officials fear widespread unrest amid violence and intimidation of ethnic minorities

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2025

Tories accuse Labour of ‘abandoning veterans’ over Northern Ireland legacy

The UK and Irish governments published their new framework to deal with the legacy of the Troubles on Friday.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

Hilary Benn: Troubles legacy agreement will deal with ‘unfinished business’

Northern Ireland secretary says he hopes measures will give answers to victims on both sides of political divide

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025

Benn rejects claim of handling ‘dual control’ of legacy issues to Dublin

Irish deputy premier Simon Harris also pushed back on unionist criticism that his government had been given too much say on the new legacy framework.

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025

Legacy accord offers chance to deal with ‘unfinished business’ of peace process

The UK and Irish governments have unveiled new-look legacy mechanisms to examine cases linked to the Northern Ireland Troubles.

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025

What do the new Northern Ireland Troubles legacy proposals entail?

Labour hopes to heal wounds created by the Conservatives’ Legacy Act, which cancelled inquests and prosecutions

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025

UK and Ireland unveil joint framework on Northern Ireland Troubles legacy

Tanaiste Simon Harris will join Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn on Friday afternoon to formally unveil the proposals.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

Government may have failed to comply with law over marine target, watchdog says

The Office for Environmental Protection said the marine environment in England and Northern Ireland remains in a highly degraded state.

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025

Governments to publish framework to deal with legacy of NI Troubles

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn and Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris will unveil the framework on Friday.

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025