Election campaigning is not optional, Rishi Sunak warns Conservative MPs Prime minister makes comment after decision by Northern Ireland minister to go ahead with Greek holiday The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2024
How extreme weather will affect the insurance and energy sectors When Storm Isha hit Northern Ireland and northern Britain in January 2024, wind gusts of almost 100mph caused widespread damage to property. This strong extra-tropical cyclone also influenced both the insurance and energy sectors. Isha resulted in damages which required the insurance industry to pay out approximately €500 million (£427… The Conversation · May 28, 2024
Refugee braves racist abuse to become Northern Ireland’s first black mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr, who arrived from Kenya in 2010, will make history when she receives chain of office in Derry The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2024
How elections affect travel – and can politicians get refunds for cancelled July holidays? The election is likely to cause thousands of cancellations by people involved in the campaign and on polling day The Independent UK · May 23, 2024
Can you still vote in the general election by post and by proxy? You must be registered to vote first if you will be overseas on the big day Evening Standard · May 23, 2024
How the general election will be fought in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Campaign will be a test for two new first ministers and could put fresh pressure on Stormont power sharing The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2024
UK election called for 4 July – what happens next? On a rainy afternoon in London, an increasingly damp Rishi Sunak confirmed what many had been speculating for most of the day in a speech outside 10 Downing Street – that the UK is heading for an election earlier than anticipated. Here’s what to expect in the weeks ahead. The Conversation · May 22, 2024
As international support for an independent Palestine grows, here’s what Israelis and Palestinians now think of the two-state solution With the announcement by Norway and Ireland that they have recognised Palestine as an independent state, and Spain expected to follow suit by the end of May, it appears that international momentum for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is growing. The Conversation · May 22, 2024
The 19 best books about Irish history to read in 2026 From the origins of the Irish language to intimate, personal histories of Ireland’s darkest periods, these are some of the best books about Irish history Evening Standard · May 21, 2024
UK weather: warnings of thunderstorms for Northern Ireland and south-west England Met Office says downpours could be ‘intense’ on Tuesday, with alerts also covering large parts of Wales The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024
Ross McCausland receives Northern Ireland call-up after Rangers form Rangers winger Ross McCausland has been called up to the Northern Ireland squad to face Spain and Andorra. The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2024
UK politics live: David Cameron reveals Schengen Gibraltar border checks as deal to cost UK £4.7bn Foreign Secretaries have been negotiating a possible Gibraltar deal with the EU since the referendum in 2016 The Independent UK · May 20, 2024
Brexit row erupts over control of Gibraltar’s border David Cameron is set for a showdown with MPs on Monday over treaty for Gibraltar amid criticism that promise to ‘take back control’ has failed The Independent UK · May 19, 2024
Irish President Hits Out At UK Govt 'Troubles' Law Ireland's president on Friday hit out at new UK legislation designed to draw a line under the violence during the Northern Ireland "Troubles", 50 years on from the biggest single-day loss of life in that period. International Business Times · May 17, 2024
The Conversation · May 17, 2024 UK ‘taking back control’ of its borders risks rolling back human rights protections The High Court in Belfast has ruled that key elements of the UK’s Illegal Migration Act are incompatible with the Windsor framework and should not be applied in Northern Ireland. Once again, Northern Ireland appears to be a block on the Brexit ambition to “take back control of our borders”.
The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024 NI government failed to be proactive in Covid pandemic, Sue Gray tells inquiry Former civil servant who investigated Partygate says power-sharing executive was prone to ‘silo working’ and leaks
Louder · May 16, 2024 And So I Watch You From Afar announce new album Megafauna Northern Ireland post-rock quartet And So I Watch You From Afar also announce Decmber tour dates
The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2024 The Guardian view on asylum and Northern Ireland: Rishi Sunak has sabotaged his own legacy Editorial: A Belfast court ruling exposes quite how far the prime minister has wandered from the pragmatic governing ethos he once espoused
Reason · May 14, 2024 Brickbat: Backseat Driver Starting July 6, all new vehicles sold in the European Union and Northern Ireland will come with mandatory intelligent speed assistance, which will cause the vehicle to beep or vibrate and eventually slow down if the driver exceeds the speed limit. The technology was introduced as an option by many…
Top News · May 13, 2024 UK Deportation Law Ruled Incompatible With Human Rights Belfast judge rules UK's deportation law doesn't apply in Northern Ireland due to human rights violations. PM plans to appeal. Law aimed to deport migrants...
The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2024 Rwanda deportation law should not apply in Northern Ireland, court rules UK government considers appeal after judge says act undermines post-Brexit human rights protections guaranteed in the region
The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2024 How can I see the northern lights in the UK tonight? Scientist explains how, when and where to see the northern lights, or aurora borealis, in the UK on Saturday evening
The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024 Northern lights possible in parts of UK over weekend due to solar storm Storm could trigger displays of aurora through Saturday night in parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England and Wales
The Guardian - US · May 10, 2024 ‘Queen of the Con’ found in Maine ordered to be extradited to Northern Ireland Police had arrested Marianne ‘Mair’ Smyth at a rental home after a podcast on her crimes prompted a listener to reveal her location
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 8, 2024 Rory McIlroy won’t return to PGA Tour Policy Board after ‘uncomfortable’ response from players “There was a subset of people on the board that were maybe uncomfortable with me coming back on," he said.