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The Latest Breaking News from the British Government

Effort to secure more funding from London for budget is ‘right fight’ – O’Neill

First Minister Michelle O’Neill said she was ‘determined to take it to the end of the line’.

Evening Standard · Sep 21

Experts give verdict on Andy Burnham's Scottish independence comments

ANDY Burnham has been panned as “foolish” and “poorly briefed” on the constitution by experts over his comments about Scottish independence.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 13

Government ups offer to Stormont ministers to £1.5bn

Northern Ireland ministers insist they are unable to strike a budget for the current financial year without additional Treasury support.

Evening Standard · Sep 11

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Falkland Islands Row: Britain Defends Sovereignty After Trump Signals US Policy Review

The UK has reiterated its sovereignty over the Falkland Islands following US President Trump's announcement of a policy review, raising concerns over the longstanding UK-Argentina dispute.

International Business Times UK · Sep 1

Protesters who graffitied Trump’s Scottish golf course face ‘terror’ sentencing

SEVEN protesters who have been charged with damaging Donald Trump’s Scottish golf course face being sentenced as terrorists, according to reports…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28

Mother of woman killed in Texas to travel to US in campaign to reopen probe

Jane Coates said she has felt ‘incredibly alone’ during her campaign for justice.

Evening Standard · Aug 24

Andy Burnham must 'sever all ties' with Israel amid West Bank settler violence

ANDY Burnham has been urged to "sever all ties" with Israel and demand an immediate end to the occupation amid ongoing settler violence in…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14

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On This Day in History, June 3: Muhammad Ali’s death, Tiananmen Square crackdown, Tagore’s knighthood, Partition plan and first American spacewalk

On This Day in History, June 3 witnessed several landmark events that shaped the modern world. From Muhammad Ali’s death in 2016 and the Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989 to Ed White’s historic American spacewalk in 1965, the date holds global significance. It also marks the unveiling of the Partition…

The Economic Times · Jun 2

A new Ireland is an alternative to a Reform-led UK – Stormont Opposition

Matthew O’Toole said a Reform Government will have a ‘seismic consequence’ for the people of Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · May 18

Springhill families accuse Government of ‘silence’ over inquest findings

The inquest found that British Army soldiers ‘did not use reasonable force’ in the shooting of five people in west Belfast in 1972.

Evening Standard · May 18

‘Strong confidence and mutual trust’ between UK and Irish governments – Martin

Taoiseach Micheal Martin was speaking after being pressed over the UK’s handling of dealing with Northern Ireland’s troubled past.

Evening Standard · May 7

Taoiseach pressed on Ireland’s interstate case against UK over NI legacy

Sinn Fein welcomed the case ‘remaining live’, while the DUP called it ‘a disgrace’.

Evening Standard · May 7

Veterans not looking for immunity, but a fair process – commissioner

David Johnstone called for a fair and balanced process to deal with Northern Ireland’s troubled past.

Evening Standard · May 1

Springhill ‘proof legacy inquests can deliver truth for families’

One relative has contended the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery cannot deliver for families.

Evening Standard · Apr 30

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The Independent UK · Mar 24

UK warned it must ‘urgently’ drill in North Sea to boost oil and gas supplies

A new report from OEUK urges the British Government to safeguard the nation's energy supply amid global instability

Evening Standard · Mar 23

Northern Ireland Executive will continue to push for energy supports – minister

Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said the £17 million in supports for Northern Ireland was ‘clearly inadequate’.

Evening Standard · Mar 16

Michelle O’Neill: UK heating oil support ‘slap in the face’ for Northern Ireland

The First Minister told MLAs ‘these are the real-life implications of war’ as she called on them to ‘fight together for the people that we represent’.

The Independent UK · Mar 16

Michelle O’Neill says UK heating oil support ‘slap in the face’ for Northern Ireland

The First Minister told MLAs ‘these are the real-life implications of war’

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Evening Standard · Mar 16

NI Finance Minister says £17m UK heating‑oil support ‘extremely disappointing’

Sir Keir Starmer confirmed Northern Ireland will receive £17 million of a £53 million package in support for home heating oil costs.

Evening Standard · Mar 10

O’Dowd calls for direct support for customers hit by home heating oil price rise

The Finance Minister said the powersharing Executive does not have the financial ‘firepower’ to fund any relief scheme.

Evening Standard · Mar 3

Finance Minister: Stormont’s £390m boost recognises NI public service strains

John O’Dowd said the Executive would use the additional funding ‘wisely’ but it also serves as a ‘recognition of the pressures this Executive faces’.

Evening Standard · Mar 2

‘Disappointing’ NI First Minister not at UK briefings on Iran – Little-Pengelly

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill said she ‘will not be part of any briefing by the British government on their military operations’.

The Independent UK · Jan 19

Government urged to respect Isle of Man autonomy on assisted dying royal assent

The Ministry of Justice has written to the Isle of Man Government about the island’s Assisted Dying Bill 12 times.

Evening Standard · Jan 11

UK wants ‘peaceful transition’ in Iran as violent crackdown continues

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the UK’s priority was to ‘stem the violence’.

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025

NI First Minister raises concern with Labour Government legacy proposals

Michelle O’Neill questioned when the inquiry into the death of GAA official Sean Brown would start.

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