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The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

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

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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

Politicians showing terrible failure of leadership, says Oscar winner

An Irish Goodbye star Seamus O’Hara said it is ‘simply disrespectful’ that political representatives with mandates are not doing their jobs.

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023

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Irish government funding NI nursing places 'not a bad thing' says Chris Heaton-Harris

He was responding after the DUP said the UK government should be "embarrassed" by the intervention

Belfast Live · Jun 16, 2023

Analysis: Heat on DUP as NI secretary asks for advice on water charges and tuition fees

The move is little more than a paper exercise but will be seized upon by other parties

Belfast Live · Jun 14, 2023

Heaton-Harris denies probe into revenue-raising measures is to pressure DUP

Senior civil servants are currently running public services in the region in the absence of devolution.

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023

Chris Heaton Harris presses Stormont bosses on revenue measures like water charges

"Simply spending more is not the answer to transforming Northern Ireland’s public services"

Belfast Live · Jun 14, 2023

Heaton-Harris asks for advice on water charges and tuition fees increase

The Northern Ireland Secretary has written to permanent secretaries in Stormont departments about revenue-raising measures.

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023

Oval redevelopment update as Glentoran owner doubles down on stance

Ali Pour says there has been no progress on the redevelopment of Glentoran's Oval stadium

Belfast Live · Jun 13, 2023

DUP says UK should be 'embarrassed' over Irish government plans to fund student nurses in Northern Ireland

Paul Givan said failing to properly finance Stormont is "undermining" arguments for Northern Ireland remaining in the UK

Belfast Live · Jun 13, 2023

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Belfast Live · Jun 10, 2023

'Melted Parents NI' on how childcare goals can benefit economy

"We can't afford to wait for a childcare strategy, not just as families but as an economy - more skilled people will leave the workforce and that has a ripple effect."

Belfast Live · Jun 10, 2023

Brendan Hughes: Low-key deputy leadership of DUP's Paula Bradley was a missed opportunity

Two significant interventions by Paula Bradley early in her deputy leadership have led some to question whether she was sidelined

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

UK and Irish governments ‘must halt summer drift over Stormont impasse’

Sinn Fein’s Conor Murphy made the call after meeting Tanaiste Micheal Martin in Belfast.

Belfast Live · Jun 7, 2023

Planning advice service faces closure due to Stormont cuts, Northern Ireland charity warns

A public consultation has been opened on the plans

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The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

Irish premier hopes to see Stormont Assembly restored by September

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar declined to speculate on alternatives to devolution.

Belfast Live · Jun 1, 2023

DUP MP Ian Paisley says it could be an 'ice age' before Stormont is restored

The MP said a "multi-billion-pound package" is needed from the UK Government to address Stormont's budget problems

Belfast Live · May 30, 2023

Cost of Living: Stormont department must do more to improve PIP benefit, report says

Ombudsman says “decision letters sent to claimants are still difficult to understand”

Belfast Live · May 30, 2023

Leading GP warns Northern Ireland practices are 'really struggling' as demand grows

There's a warning that up to 50 GP surgeries here are at risk of closure.

Belfast Live · May 28, 2023

Sinn Féin leader says planning for border poll can happen while restoring Stormont

The republican party became the largest in local government at last week’s council elections

Belfast Live · May 27, 2023

Belfast patients waiting over four years on average for first appointment

The Royal College of Surgeons has warned that cuts could see waiting lists worsen in the future

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

Irish Foreign Minister hails ‘significant’ talk around extra Stormont money

The Stormont Assembly has been effectively collapsed for more than a year amid DUP protest action over the Brexit Protocol.

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