The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

Union body warns of ‘carnival of industrial unrest’ in NI over public sector pay

Public sector pay decisions in Northern Ireland are devolved to ministers at Stormont, but the powersharing institutions are currently not operating.

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Review: Arlene Foster's GB News live coverage of the Twelfth an ambitious washout

Twelfth downpours may not have dampened spirits, but for some the amateurish production may have made this show a washout

Belfast Live · Jul 12, 2023

Arlene Foster: Not enough consideration was given to impact of Covid lockdown

The UK Covid Inquiry is hearing from Northern Ireland witnesses this week

Belfast Live · Jul 11, 2023

Infrastructure chief faces budget decisions they cannot make without Stormont

Some of the calls include turning off street lights and stopping the treatment of waste water as the department struggles to meet its budget.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

NI secretary Chris Heaton-Harris' sweary reply to claims budget cuts are bid to pressure DUP

He was responding to a councillor who challenged the Secretary of State on the impact of cuts to children and young people's services

Belfast Live · Jun 28, 2023

Leading Co Derry surgeon reflects on five years at the helm of medical body dealing with Covid, waiting lists and Stormont

Professor Mark Taylor is stepping down as NI director of the Royal College of Surgeons

Belfast Live · Jun 28, 2023

DUP await Government response to Windsor Framework proposals

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said his party had submitted a document to ministers which was understood to outline what it needed to re-enter Stormont.

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

DUP leader urges Rishi Sunak to scrap Legacy Bill

While the Government introduced a number of amendments to the Bill earlier this month, the Stormont parties, Irish government and victims' groups remain opposed to it

Belfast Live · Jun 21, 2023

Northern Ireland Secretary challenged ‘to do your job’ and publish Stormont plan

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill was speaking as the Assembly remains collapsed amid DUP protest action over the NI Protocol.

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023

NI politicians showing terrible failure of leadership, says Oscar winner

O’Hara, said the current situation is a “national disgrace”

Belfast Live · Jun 18, 2023