The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Failure to activate Stormont brake a grave mistake, DUP leader Robinson says

Northern Ireland’s political leaders have been reacting to Hilary Benn’s decision not to activate the mechanism from the Windsor Framework.

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025

Government announces Stormont Brake will not be pulled over change of EU law

The NI Secretary wrote to the Stormont Speaker Edwin Poots on Monday to inform him of the decision.

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025

Reforms of new Troubles commission needed to secure trust of families, says Benn

The Northern Ireland Secretary acknowledged there is scepticism about the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery.

Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2025

‘Peace tourism’ hoped to fuel plan to double visitor revenue in Northern Ireland

There are concerns that the UK’s new visa waiver scheme could impact tourist numbers.

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025

Government seeks to reassure farmers amid foot-and-mouth outbreak in Germany

The import of cattle, pigs and sheep from the country has been banned after the disease was found in a herd of water buffalo.

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025

Rory McIlroy Advised Countryman Not to Choose LIV Golf Over PGA Tour

Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin consulted the world No. 3, who advised him to accept the PGA Tour card but the 22-year-old appears to be going to the rival circuit.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 15, 2025

Tate Brothers Face Irish MP Over Misogynistic Posts, Calls Her 'Stupid' And 'Irrelevant': 'Nobody Likes You'

Eastwood alleges that the posts made following her statement were misogynistic and further exacerbated the online abuse she experienced.

International Business Times UK · Jan 15, 2025

Scottish Labour MP challenges Keir Starmer as Grangemouth pledge 'hasn't happened'

A SCOTTISH Labour MP used Prime Minister’s Questions to challenge Keir Starmer on his General Election pledges to “step in and save the…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2025

Starmer says he will strive to prevent Gerry Adams receiving compensation

PM says he aims to stop former Sinn Féin leader claiming damages for his internment as ministers ditch Troubles law

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025

Gerry Adams in line for ‘payday from taxpayer’ under plans to repeal Legacy Act, says think tank report

Shadow attorney general Lord Wolfson KC says Labour’s reasonings for planning to repeal the Legacy Act ‘make no sense’

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025