The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

DUP says Executive ‘delivering’ as SDLP brands it ‘comatose’

MLAs returned to Stormont on Monday after the summer recess.

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025

UK’s largest lake faces environmental crisis as rescue plans stall

Toxic algae cases in Northern Ireland’s Lough Neagh have tripled since last year, as local fishers’ incomes plummet

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025

First Minister disappointed to not attend Belfast Pride this year

Organisers have asked political parties to stay away after Stormont backed a ban on puberty blockers.

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025

Bryson and McKay cleared in Nama trial

Co-accused Thomas O’Hara was also found not guilty by the judge at Belfast Crown Court on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025

Bryson and McKay found not guilty in ‘Nama trial’

Three men were cleared of all offences at Belfast Crown Court.

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025

‘Onus back on Executive’ over rebuilding of Casement Park, Benn says

The Secretary of State said officials either find more money or scale back the plans.

Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025

Concern Stormont MLAs delivering pre-scripted remarks for social media clips

Stormont Speaker Edwin Poots issued a reminder to MLAs around standards of debate on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025

Long-awaited Stormont anti-poverty plan criticised as ‘underwhelming’

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons launched a public consultation on the proposals on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025

Stormont MLA Remuneration Board Bill passes despite opposition

The Assembly Commission has described a technical Bill but the TUV and People Before Profit claim it is being done to secure an MLA pay increase.

Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2025

Benn defends collaboration with Irish Government over legacy issues

The DUP’s Gavin Robinson dubbed the Northern Ireland Secretary ‘foolish and hapless’ over his approach to dealing with the legacy of the Troubles.

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025