The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

Political leaders cast their ballots in local government elections

Voters will be electing 462 councillors across the 11 local councils in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

There will be no renegotiation of the Windsor Framework – Cleverly

The UK Government and EU unveiled the Windsor Framework earlier this year as a means of resolving post-Brexit trading difficulties.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Northern Ireland student fees rise being considered to tackle budget shortfall

Department for the Economy faces making 16% cuts to services due to a funding deficit of £130 million

Belfast Live · May 15, 2023

Jim Allister: TUV vote in council election will be 'barometer' for NI Protocol opposition

Jim Allister said voting TUV would be "injecting necessary strength into others" as he questioned the DUP's plans

Belfast Live · May 9, 2023

The Earth's Corr: Cruel cuts leave no hope of delivering for people and climate

The cost of living is literally pushing people to the brink - and where, oh where, are the grants to help people help the planet and themselves to get off killer fossil fuels

Belfast Live · May 7, 2023

PSNI facing ‘potentially impossible’ financial situation, warns chief constable

"In my view, it is simply not possible to reduce our cost base by this residual amount given the timeframe available."

Belfast Live · May 4, 2023

Brendan Hughes: Sinn Fein attending King Charles coronation a no-brainer for party

With local government elections less than three weeks away, Sinn Fein's gesture will play well with middle-ground voters

Belfast Live · Apr 29, 2023

Northern Ireland budget will stymie economic growth, say business bodies

Reduced Westminister funding reignites calls for restoration of the Stormont Executive

Birmingham Post · Apr 28, 2023

DUP seeking ‘further movement’ from Government on post-Brexit trade

The party collapsed the executive in Belfast in protest at Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

Northern Ireland secretary denies budget is 'punishment' for Stormont power-sharing impasse

"The purpose of this budget is to make sure public services can continue in the absence of an Executive"

Belfast Live · Apr 27, 2023