The Latest Breaking News from UUP

The new faces dominating the top positions on Northern Ireland's councils for the coming year

The new appointments come just weeks after May's council elections

Belfast Live · Jun 10, 2023

Ards and North Down installs new Lord Mayor and deputy

New DUP Mayor makes reference to women and the 1912 Ulster Solemn League and Covenant

Belfast Live · Jun 7, 2023

Shock and sadness after sudden death of former Coleraine Mayor

UUP pay tribute to former councillor in moving statement

Belfast Live · Jun 7, 2023

Treasury package for Stormont return dependent on ‘proper’ plan for government

Chris Heaton Harris said previous reform commitments made by local parties in exchange for funding boosts had not been fulfilled.

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

PSNI detail scale of poster thefts, threats and abuse during NI election campaign

A Chief Superintendent said it was "unacceptable" for abuse to be targeted at anyone involved in the electoral process

Belfast Live · May 25, 2023

NI parties set to ask Treasury for £1bn ahead of any Stormont return

The parties eligible to sit on a reconstituted executive met the head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service to discuss Stormont’s funding woes.

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

UUP councillor Linzi McLaren tells of letter to home accusing her of 'exploiting' children's deaths

The newly elected councillor said she has been in contact with the PSNI about the letter

Belfast Live · May 24, 2023

Analysis: 'Get back to work' is main message from voters in Northern Ireland council election

A look at the successes and challenges for parties as they assess the results

Belfast Live · May 21, 2023

DUP urged to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland after Sinn Féin poll triumph

Former DUP leader calls Sinn Féin electoral gains a ‘wake up and smell the coffee moment’ for unionism

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2023

'Unionism must do better' as Sinn Fein win big in Northern Irish elections

SINN Fein has emerged as the largest party in local government in Northern Ireland for the first time after making large gains in the council…

The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2023