The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

From the economy to Rwanda, Rishi Sunak inherits a hefty in-tray

As crises and party management problems loom, PM must act soon to try to reverse Tories’ poor poll ratings

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2022

Minister tells party leaders election will go ahead if Stormont not restored

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris held meetings with Stormont party leaders on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022

Stormont at crunch point as Northern Ireland Assembly election deadline looms

MLAs have been recalled to the Assembly for an emergency sitting in a last-ditch effort to restore the institutions

Belfast Live · Oct 26, 2022

NI Secretary holding talks with Stormont parties as election deadline looms

If no ministerial executive is in place by Friday, the UK Government assumes a legal responsibility to call another election in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022

Business leaders warn of ‘tipping point’ and call for end to political stagnation

Current legislation says that unless Stormont is restored by this Friday an election has to be called

Belfast Live · Oct 25, 2022

Ballynahinch bypass plan a long way off, Stormont officials admit

"We have been talking about the Ballynahinch bypass since my grandfather was a councillor"

Belfast Live · Oct 25, 2022

Tory minister Steve Baker joins Fermanagh leaders in 'get on with it' message for Stormont parties

But MP Sammy Wilson said Mr Baker "is in no place to preach to the DUP or any other party"

Belfast Live · Oct 25, 2022

Restoring Stormont executive ‘should be priority for reappointed NI Secretary’

Downing Street has announced Chris Heaton-Harris is to keep his position as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022

Chris Heaton-Harris remains Northern Ireland secretary in Rishi Sunak's Cabinet reshuffle

He is among a number of re-appointments from former Prime Minister Liz Truss' short-lived administration

Belfast Live · Oct 25, 2022

Stormont Assembly set for recall debate hours before election deadline

The latest bid to resurrect the powersharing institutions is set to fail due to the ongoing DUP block on electing a speaker and nominating ministers.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022