The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

Senior judge challenges Stormont to agree support scheme for Troubles bereaved

Mr Justice McAlinden made his comments to the Stormont Executive Office committee.

Evening Standard · May 13

Hospitality is Northern Ireland’s ‘Cinderella’ industry, says Bill Wolsey

Beannchor Group owner Bill Wolsey said hospitality plays a huge role in the economy but is neglected.

Evening Standard · May 12

Highlands and Islands ‘central to Scotland’s prosperity’ – Swinney

The party’s Highlands and Islands manifesto sets out plans for new action to support the region.

Evening Standard · Apr 25

Stormont leaders call for answers over vetting of former police ombudsman

Gavin Robinson suggested there were security concerns around the appointment of Marie Anderson.

Evening Standard · Apr 21

Parts of Treasury review ‘absolutely preposterous’, says Little-Pengelly

Northern Ireland’s political leaders have been sharply critical of the Treasury exercise.

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Stormont decisions could unlock £3.3bn in spending power, Treasury review finds

The review identifies ‘a persistent gap between Northern Ireland Executive spending and available funding’.

Evening Standard · Apr 21

Latest £100 home heating oil grant set to be paid out by ‘summer at earliest’

Sir Keir Starmer confirmed Northern Ireland will receive a £17 million package in support for home heating oil costs

The Independent UK · Apr 17

£100 home heating oil grant to be paid out by ‘summer at earliest’

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has urged the UK Government to act with measures that can be delivered rapidly to help those struggling with costs.

Evening Standard · Apr 17

Stormont urged to address ‘catastrophe’ in hospital emergency departments

A Royal College of Emergency Medicine report found the estimated number of deaths due to long waits has doubled in five years.

Evening Standard · Apr 16

Architect of the Easter Rising, hanged as a traitor: for Roger Casement, a pardon still seems far away

Relations with Britain have improved again since Brexit, but battles over Irish history remain visible in Stormont’s endless feuding, says Rory Carroll, the Guardian’s Ireland correspondent

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4