Northern Ireland Protocol Bill amounts to ‘agitator legislation’ – Beattie The UUP leader is in Westminster this week for a series of meetings to discuss the political stalemate in Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
Stormont parties meet with civil service chief amid ongoing Executive impasse Sinn Fein Stormont leader Michelle O’Neill said she regrets that five weeks after the Assembly elections the Executive has not yet been reformed. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022
PM fundamentally damaged after confidence vote result, Alliance MP says Boris Johnson won the backing of Tory MPs in Monday evening’s vote, despite a sizeable revolt against his leadership. The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022
Ards and North Down summer schemes row sees Council accused of "failing families" Spaces for one summer school were reported to have gone in 16 minutes after going live online Belfast Live · Jun 6, 2022
NI takeaways plea for support as body warns a quarter could close over increased costs "We don't know how we'll survive this" Belfast Live · Jun 4, 2022
Brendan Hughes: A blank cheque for Casement Park hard for Stormont to justify The worry for fans is that Casement now becomes caught up in a wider dispute over the restoration of Stormont Belfast Live · Jun 4, 2022
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: 42-gun salute heralds start of celebrations in NI Speaking at Hillsborough Castle, Mr Lewis said the jubilee provided a chance for all communities across the UK to come together. Belfast Live · Jun 2, 2022
Sinn Féin vice-president Michelle O'Neill's letter to the Queen for Platinum Jubilee 'welcomed' by Arlene Foster Newly honoured Dame Arlene Foster welcomed the gesture Belfast Live · Jun 2, 2022
Ards and North Down gets new Alliance mayor Mayor Karen Douglas said she wants the borough to "capitalise" on new city status for Bangor Belfast Live · Jun 1, 2022
'Startling' sum spent on stalled Belfast York Street Interchange scheme before work has begun A DUP MLA said for all motorists who have faced traffic on the Westlink, the project would be "transformative" Belfast Live · Jun 1, 2022
Former UUP MLA Roy Beggs resigns as Assembly deputy speaker amid Stormont stalemate Roy Beggs confirmed he has tendered his resignation as deputy speaker "with immediate effect" Belfast Live · Jun 1, 2022
DUP deputy leader Paula Bradley selected as councillor after stepping aside from Stormont Paula Bradley chose not to contest her MLA seat in May's election for family reasons Belfast Live · May 31, 2022
Legal challenge against 34,000 seat GAA stadium at Casement Park rejected A High Court judge dismissed the challenge mounted to former Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon’s decision to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of the West Belfast GAA stadium Belfast Live · May 31, 2022
Sinn Fein accuses DUP of 'punishing the public' for blocking restoration of Stormont for second time Michelle O’Neill said Sinn Féin would "keep coming back" with recall petitions in a bid to elect a new Speaker Belfast Live · May 30, 2022
The Independent UK · May 30, 2022 Sinn Fein to ‘keep trying’ to get a Stormont speaker elected Michelle O’Neill was speaking after the DUP blocked the election of a new speaker for the second time.
The Independent UK · May 30, 2022 Stormont Assembly fails to elect new speaker The DUP refused to back the bid to resurrect Stormont, maintaining it wants to see action from the UK over the Northern Ireland protocol
The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2022 Andy Burnham is a prime Labour leader candidate, but also a mayor. That’s a problem Piecemeal devolution and a mess of Westminster rules are creating barriers, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle
Belfast Live · May 29, 2022 Brendan Hughes: US delegation and UK funding distract from partygate and Stormont stalemate After a week of distractions, another week begins in a similar vein
Belfast Live · May 28, 2022 The Earth's Corr: It's not right that Power NI, SSE and Firmus profits are protected while we all suffer Why should they still get to keep the same profits when the rest of us are suffering and the goods they sell hurt our planet?
Belfast Live · May 27, 2022 Stormont releases record of controversial Chinese consul meeting after two-year transparency battle Michelle O'Neill and Arlene Foster faced questions after a report claimed they had endorsed draconian security laws in Hong Kong
Belfast Live · May 27, 2022 No agreement on Stormont Assembly offices plan three weeks after election There is speculation that a dispute between some parties over proposed room allocations is a factor in the hold-up
The Independent UK · May 27, 2022 Business leaders tell US delegation compromise is needed over NI Protocol The US Congressional group met business organisations as their last engagement on their trip to the island of Ireland.
Birmingham Post · May 27, 2022 'No guarantee' over £400 energy bills discount without Stormont Executive, says NI Finance Minister There have been questions over whether the absence of a functioning Stormont Executive will stall spending in Northern Ireland
Belfast Live · May 27, 2022 Cost of living: What money NI will receive from UK funding and problems that remain The main issue surrounds a promised £400 discount on energy bills for every household in the UK
Belfast Live · May 26, 2022 Ards North Down Council can't find funds to celebrate 400th anniversary of Peninsula castle Elected member says Ards and North Down Council "can do better"