The Latest Breaking News from the Northern Ireland Assembly

Assembly launches Jeffrey Donaldson review

The Northern Ireland Assembly has begun a review into alleged abuse or inappropriate behaviour associated with Jeffrey Donaldson in Stormont.

Evening Standard · Jul 10

Number of lost letters in Encompass failure could be close to 50,000, MLAs told

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt answered questions at the NI Assembly.

Evening Standard · Jun 29

DUP members did not share information about Donaldson conduct – Robinson

The DUP leader said his party was not made aware of allegations against the former MP.

Evening Standard · Jun 29

Post-Brexit rules leave small businesses ‘bewildered’

A review heard how businesses had taken on ‘a considerable number of extra burdens’ due to new trade rules

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

Small businesses ‘bewildered’ by post-Brexit trade rules, says major review

The independent review was carried out by a former Northern Ireland secretary on behalf of the British Government.

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

Budget 25/26 will make a real difference to people’s lives, O’Dowd says

MLAs in the Northern Ireland Assembly backed the 2025-26 Budget following a lengthy debate on Monday.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2025

Pope represented ‘best of human values’, says O’Neill as Stormont pays tribute

MLAs had their first opportunity to pay tribute to Francis in the Northern Ireland Assembly as they returned on Monday after the Easter break.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025

Northern Ireland Assembly hears calls for information to find Lisa Dorrian

Miss Dorrian was 25 when she was last seen at a caravan park in Ballyhalbert, Co Down, in 2005.

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025

Stormont backs GB Energy Bill despite concern over ‘lack of detail’

Several MLAs voiced concern at a lack of information around how GB Energy will operate in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025

Stormont MLAs reminded to ‘dress smartly’ in chamber

Speaker Edwin Poots said some MLAs have ‘a very loose interpretation of smart’ when it comes of their attire.

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025