The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

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

Casement park rebuild given boost after Government pledges £50m in spending review

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill says it is now time to get the GAA stadium built

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

Stormont ministers make joint appeal for end to violence in Ballymena

Seventeen police officers were injured following a second night of sustained violence in Ballymena on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025

Stormont minister calls for terminally ill to be allowed state pension early

Figures from charity Marie Curie show that around 111,000 people die in poverty each year in the UK.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025

Northern Ireland public wants to see action on child poverty – survey finds

Save The Children NI also urged the Stormont Executive to unveil the details of their anti poverty strategy.

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025

Ombudsman has received 40 complains of ‘police predatory behaviour’

Justice Minister Naomi Long said the Ombudsmans’ office received around eight such complaints a year.

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025

MSPs express ‘deep concern’ over Scottish parliament trans toilet ruling

Holyrood to increase number of gender neutral facilities, says presiding officer, but critics say ban could expose trans people to harassment

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2025

No evidence of fall in Covid rules compliance after Storey funeral, O’Neill says

Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill were asked about Stormont decisions on test, trace and isolate at the Covid inquiry.

Evening Standard · May 21, 2025