The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Travelling with pets post-Brexit: New UK-EU deal could make journeys easier

Before Brexit, UK residents enjoyed straightforward travel with their pets involving minimal paperwork.

Euronews · May 21, 2025

No evidence of fall in Covid rules compliance after Storey funeral, O’Neill says

Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill were asked about Stormont decisions on test, trace and isolate at the Covid inquiry.

Evening Standard · May 21, 2025

Pet passports: What are the rules for international animal travel, and how might they change?

Prior to Brexit, British travellers were able to take a cat, a dog or even a ferret abroad with minimal formalities

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

UK-EU deal is ‘very good news for Northern Ireland’, Hilary Benn says

Mr Benn said the deal would reduce bureaucracy for businesses.

Evening Standard · May 19, 2025

Agri-food deal between UK and EU not a post-Brexit ‘silver bullet’ – Robinson

The DUP leader said his party would take time to scrutinise in detail what has been agreed.

Evening Standard · May 19, 2025

UK and Irish governments ‘working intensively’ to find agreement on legacy

Tanaiste Simon Harris met political leaders in Belfast on Monday to discuss ongoing efforts to shape mechanisms for dealing with legacy issues.

Evening Standard · May 19, 2025

Simon Harris to meet Northern Ireland parties over dealing with the past

Speaking ahead of the visit, the Tanaiste said he has consistently said the Legacy Act is ‘not fit for purpose’.

Evening Standard · May 18, 2025

Andy Tyrie obituary

Leader of the UDA, the loyalist paramilitary group, who played a key role in the Ulster Workers’ Council strike of 1974

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025

Unionists becoming more sceptical about Windsor Framework, report says

The report from Queen’s University Belfast, based on an opinion poll carried out by LucidTalk

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Campaigner seeks urgent action to address lack of wheelchair-accessible taxis

Dermot Devlin said it is alarming that just 6% of taxis in Northern Ireland are wheelchair accessible.

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025