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The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

Stormont official suggested ‘sexier’ picture of NI economy required, files show

The official said a Foreign and Commonwealth Office briefing document for use by UK embassies overseas was a ‘relic of the past’.

The Independent UK

Letter was sent to Terence O’Neill in 1964 about NI to Scotland tunnel idea

Declassified files show some Stormont officials were scathing about the tunnel suggestion.

The Independent UK

Alternatives should be looked at if Stormont not restored by autumn – Varadkar

The Irish premier said Northern Ireland has gone too long without devolved government during a visit to Belfast.

The Independent UK

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UK Government must make next move to resolve Stormont impasse – DUP

Deputy leader Gavin Robinson has called on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to deliver on commitments he made.

The Independent UK

Good progress in negotiations to secure Stormont restoration, Heaton-Harris says

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland said there would be no revamp for the Windsor Framework.

The Independent UK

Stormont stalemate is ‘totally unsustainable’, O’Neill tells Heaton-Harris

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris is concluding a series of talks with party leaders.

The Independent UK

Ball in Government’s court over return of Stormont – Donaldson

The DUP leader met with NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

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O’Neill ‘not fully briefed on pandemic risks and responses as health minister’

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill served as the Stormont health minister from 2016 to 2017.

The Independent UK

Ulster Unionist Party to close office in North Belfast

The UUP was unable to regain seats in North Belfast in either the Stormont election last year or the council poll in May

Belfast Live

Cyclist casualty figures in Northern Ireland should be a 'wake up call' to decision makers

Lack of movement in reducing cyclist casualties in ten years branded "shameful" by charity Cycling UK

Belfast Live

NI political party websites with the most and least views from Stormont officials

Some parties had surprisingly little traffic to their websites from Stormont department officials despite electoral successes

Belfast Live

Years of neglect of NI health service hindered pandemic response, says Swann

The former Stormont health minister was the first politician from Northern Ireland to give evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

The Independent UK

Daithi Mac Gabhann cuts cake on 75th anniversary of health service

The father of the six-year-old, who helped change organ donation laws in Northern Ireland, has thanked the health service for saving his son’s life.

The Independent UK

Two-year timetable for Stormont to repay £300m ‘overly punitive’, says economist

Dr Lisa Wilson said the timescale appears to be designed to be a stick to force the resurrection of the Stormont Executive.

The Independent UK

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Belfast Live

NI Council urges recue plan for Glebe House cross community centre following Stormont funding crisis

"We know the work that Glebe House does and we know the people that they employ, so it is going to have such a ripple effect right across the community"

Belfast Live

UUP MLA Steve Aiken sets up new consultancy business during Stormont's collapse

It is the latest example of MLAs seeking other work during the collapse of the devolved institutions

Belfast Live

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson warns return of devolved government at Stormont not inevitable

He said there had been a "useful conversation about the preparations for the return of devolved government"

The Independent UK

Return of devolved government at Stormont is not inevitable, Donaldson warns

Stormont party leaders have held their weekly meeting to discuss the restoration of the powersharing institutions.

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Preparations made for Stormont return but UK government response is needed – DUP

Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson spoke after a meeting with the head of the NI Civil Service, Jayne Brady.

The Independent UK

Stormont Assembly institutions ‘fundamentally unstable’, says Alliance leader

Naomi Long said reform of the Assembly was needed for good and stable government.

The Independent UK

UK Government ‘determined’ to pass Legacy Bill despite peers’ intervention

Victims groups, the main Stormont political parties and the Irish government have all expressed their opposition to the legislation.

Belfast Live

£3 million project to 'unearth the heat beneath our feet' could tackle NI security of supply issues, decarbonisation and costs

It will explore the potential for geothermal energy across Northern Ireland

Belfast Live

Lisburn special school governor critical of Stormont 'boycott' as parents 'worried sick' for children's admission

"I am being contacted by a huge amount of concerned parents on a daily basis, who are worried sick that their children will not have a nursery or school place come this September."

Belfast Live

Derry and Strabane council consider legal action over Stormont cuts

Derry City and Strabane council 'most significantly impacted' by planned cuts to grant for poorer council areas

The Independent UK

Heaton-Harris: DUP needs to be shown NI is ‘integral’ to UK for Stormont return

The DUP have asked for legislative assurances of their constitutional position before re-entering Stormont.

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