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Mini-budget 2022: Plans a "Thatcherite-on-steroids" budget, says Conor Murphy

"The announcements today do not provide the levels of support for working families, for people who are facing real challenges in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis."

Belfast Live

Government fiscal plans a Thatcherite-on-steroids budget, says Murphy

Income tax and stamp duty on home purchases will be cut and planned rises in business taxes have been scrapped.

The Independent UK

Cost-of-living crisis: SDLP seek recall of Assembly to address growing energy costs

The move also follows UK government plans to help with spiralling energy costs for homes and businesses

Belfast Live

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Energy bill plans do not provide enough support in Northern Ireland – Murphy

The Government has announced a price cap for households and businesses from November.

The Independent UK

Johnson pledges allegiance to King as Commons returns following Queen’s funeral

The former prime minister spent time in the queue chatting with DUP MP Sammy Wilson.

The Independent UK

Sammy Wilson says it's "absolute madness to turn our back" on underground gas during UK Energy Costs debate

He asked the new Prime Minister if she accepts his view ahead of her fracking announcement

Belfast Live

Government must clarify how NI will benefit from energy plan – Stormont minister

The energy market is structured differently in Northern Ireland than the rest of the UK.

The Independent UK

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New NI Secretary urges Stormont leaders to form executive ‘as soon as possible’

Chris Heaton-Harris was named Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Sammy Wilson urged to 'look at the world around him' after heatwave hysteria comments

"Sammy Wilson's long-standing refusal to acknowledge the reality and dangers of the climate crisis... is irrational and dangerous"

Belfast Live

UK government ministers 'dragged to Commons to answer questions on heatwave'

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said he was "disappointed" the UK Government were not forthcoming with a statement on soaring temperatures -…

The National (Scotland)

Man dies after falling from bonfire in Northern Ireland

The bonfire, constructed from stacked wooden pallets, is more than 50 feet tall

Manchester Evening News

Man dies after fall from bonfire in Northern Ireland

The bonfire in Larne was one of many being built in loyalist areas across the region ahead of the Protestant loyal orders’ Twelfth commemorations.

The Independent UK

Sinn Fein increasing division by pushing for Irish unity poll – Wilson

Sinn Fein MP Chris Hazzard said preparations should begin for a referendum.

The Independent UK

N.Irish unionist party ties its return to assembly to success of UK govt protocol plans

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) will only move to restore Northern Ireland's regional parliament if it is sure British government plans to override some post-Brexit trade rules for the region will become law, a senior lawmaker said on Monday.

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Belfast Live

What is the Northern Ireland Protocol and why is it important?

It has been a source of tension since it first came into force at the start of 2021

The Independent UK

DUP would be ‘foolish’ to trust the Government on NI Protocol, says O’Neill

DUP MP Sammy Wilson said unionists would not ‘sit in the corner and be quiet’ over the post-Brexit trading arrangements.

Belfast Live

Michelle O'Neill urges DUP to enter new Stormont Executive

The DUP said it will not nominate ministers until the UK Government acts over issues with the Northern Ireland Protocol

The Independent UK

Michelle O’Neill urges DUP to enter new Stormont Executive

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has not ruled out refusing to nominate a speaker, which would stop the Assembly from functioning, on Friday.

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The Guardian - UK

Stormont stalemate risks patients’ lives, medical leaders warn

Healthcare organisations say failure to form an executive on Friday could worsen Northern Ireland’s NHS crisis

Belfast Live

DUP adopt 'wait-and-see' approach to UK action on Northern Ireland protocol

Mr Wilson said he will not welcome it "until we actually know what the Government intends to do, when it intends to do it, and what impact it is going to have"

The Independent UK

DUP adopts ‘wait-and-see’ approach to UK action on Northern Ireland Protocol

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is to hold crunch talks with the vice-president of the European Commission Maros Sefcovic on Thursday.

Belfast Live

Belfast City Marathon still gathering pace as it celebrates 40th year

We take a look back at the hugely popular event that was first run on May 3, 1982

Belfast Live

PSNI to send surplus equipment to help war-torn Ukraine

Aid from around the world has been sent to the beleaguered nation

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland police to send safety equipment to Ukraine

The PSNI are to send 300 ballistic vests and 50 ballistic helmets.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland politicians slam P&O and call for urgent Government action

Political parties in the region have reacted with shock after the ferry operator sacked 800 staff and replaced them with cheaper agency workers.

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