The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

People who missed out on spend local cards to get money in direct bank payment

Gordon Lyons outlined details as he gave evidence to his Stormont scrutiny committee.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022

DUP minister seeks Stormont Executive approval for continuing NI Protocol checks

The move by Edwin Poots could ultimately result in him attempting to unilaterally order a halt to the checks.

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

Free The Night: Nightlife campaign group presses Stormont for financial support

The group describes "a financial emergency" for individuals in the nightlife industry

Belfast Live · Jan 25, 2022

Sinn Fein still on course to be Northern Ireland’s largest party, poll suggests

The republican party is eight points ahead of the DUP in the latest snapshot of voter opinion in the region.

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2022

First Minister Paul Givan says Covid Passports 'should be withdrawn in all settings'

Stormont ministers are set to consider the remaining restrictions on February 10.

Belfast Live · Jan 21, 2022

Stormont approves £15m for new Derry hotel in Ebrington Square

Developers expect the building to commence in 2023

Belfast Live · Jan 20, 2022

Stormont’s draft budget lacks strategy, fiscal watchdog warns

The recently established Northern Ireland Fiscal Council has issued its first annual budget assessment for the region.

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

The NI Covid restrictions set to be discussed by Stormont Ministers on Thursday

Vaccine passports, table service and nightclubs are reported be amongst discussions for Thursday

Belfast Live · Jan 20, 2022

France to ease restrictions; Austrian parliament approves mandatory vaccination – as it happened

French PM says from February work from home guidance will be changed and nightclubs reopen; Austria will have Europe’s first universal jabs mandate

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2022

Stormont ministers to consider relaxations to Covid restrictions

Business leaders earlier this week urged relaxations describing the impact on trade as ‘very real’.

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022