Senior Democratic Unionist to lead scrutiny of Northern Ireland’s finances
A senior Democratic Unionist is to spearhead scrutiny of Northern Ireland’s public finances.
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Money to restore powersharing ‘may come with strings attached’, warns minister
Stormont is expecting the Government to stump up at least £2 billion to support the deal that delivered a return to powersharing, a new minister has said.
Northern Ireland’s five main parties come together to form Executive
All five of the main parties in Northern Ireland are to come together to form the region’s new powersharing executive.
Foster vows to get NI moving again as Stormont Assembly due to sit once more
Stormont’s incoming first minister Arlene Foster has vowed to get Northern Ireland moving again ahead of business resuming at the Assembly.
Cash injection for public services dependent on Stormont’s return – Julian Smith
A Government investment package to tackle funding problems in Northern Ireland’s struggling public services will only be delivered if Stormont returns, the Secretary of State has warned.
What is in the new Stormont deal?
A central translation hub to provide Irish language services in Government is to be established as part of the proposed Stormont deal.
Powersharing could return to Northern Ireland on Friday
Northern Ireland could witness a return to powersharing on Friday after a dramatic night of developments in political efforts to resurrect devolution.
Powersharing could return to Northern Ireland on Friday
Northern Ireland could witness a return to powersharing on Friday after a dramatic night of developments in political efforts to resurrect devolution.
What is in the new Stormont deal?
A central translation hub to provide Irish language services in Government is to be established as part of the proposed Stormont deal.
DUP indicates it will back deal to restore Stormont powersharing
The DUP has signalled support for a deal to restore powersharing in Northern Ireland tabled by the UK and Irish governments.
Governments publish draft deal to restore Stormont
The UK and Irish governments have published a draft deal to restore Stormont, with the Assembly to be recalled on Friday to see if the parties will turn up and sign up to it.
Business leaders ‘buoyant’ after powersharing talks with politicians
“Buoyant” business leaders have predicted a Stormont powersharing deal could be sealed within hours.
Frustration as powersharing proposals yet to be shared with smaller parties
Stormont’s smaller parties have expressed frustration at delays accessing UK and Irish government proposals to restore devolution.
Day two of restored Stormont talks ‘slow and frustrating’
Day two of resumed talks to restore powersharing at Stormont have been described as “slow and frustrating” as optimism that a deal can be reached in the next few days declines.
Agreement to resurrect Stormont must be sustainable – DUP
Agreement to restore powersharing in Northern Ireland can be reached in the short term, Sinn Fein has insisted, but the DUP has cautioned against “quick fix solutions”.
Simon Coveney urges all sides in Stormont talks to show generosity
Ireland’s deputy premier has urged Stormont’s rowing parties to show leadership and generosity when talks to restore powersharing resume.
Varadkar determined to restore powersharing in Northern Ireland
The Taoiseach has expressed determination to secure a deal to restore powersharing in Northern Ireland.
Assembly voting reform ‘key negotiations sticking point’
Reforming a contentious cross-community voting mechanism in the Northern Ireland Assembly represents a key negotiations sticking point, a DUP source said.
Brexit decision-makers won’t have to live with consequences, warns MP
Concerns over the impact of Brexit on Northern Ireland have been dismissed by those “who won’t ever have to live with the consequences”, MPs have heard.
DUP accused of thwarting pre-Christmas deal to restore powersharing
The British and Irish governments have accused the DUP of thwarting a pre-Christmas deal on restoring powersharing in Northern Ireland.
DUP: Differences in Stormont talks ‘marginal’
Differences between the political parties in Northern Ireland are marginal, a senior Democratic Unionist said.
Arlene Foster: Failure to restore powersharing a shame on all politicians
The ongoing failure to restore powersharing in Northern Ireland is a shame on all the region’s politicians, Arlene Foster has said.
Negotiations to break Stormont impasse expected to begin on Monday
Talks to restore Northern Ireland’s Assembly look likely to begin on Monday.
Bruising losses for Northern Ireland’s two big parties
There were bruising losses for Northern Ireland’s two big parties in the General Election, resulting in a more diverse representation for the region in the House of Commons going forward.
DUP and Sinn Fein suffer General Election setbacks
Northern Ireland’s two main parties have suffered General Election setbacks as some voters urged them to return to devolved powersharing.
DUP in disappointing election as deputy leader loses seat
DUP deputy leader Nigel Dodds has lost his seat in a disastrous election for his party.
DUP loses seats as SDLP and Alliance Party make gains
Here is a run-down of the winners and losers in Northern Ireland’s 18 constituencies at the 2019 General Election.
Final hours of voting ahead of General Election count
Voting is continuing in the final hours of this year’s General Election.
Arlene Foster admits to mistakes in leadership that has seen some ‘dark moments’
Arlene Foster has acknowledged she has made mistakes as DUP leader, expressing regret for some of the things she has said.
Sinn Fein leader: DUP should not have championed Brexit if concerned over checks
If Arlene Foster is “concerned” about checks on goods between the mainland and Northern Ireland, she should not have “championed Brexit”, Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald has said.
Ulster Hall event hears calls to resist Boris Johnson’s Brexit ‘betrayal act’
Crowds have attended a meeting in Belfast where pledges to “resist” Boris Johnson’s proposed Brexit deal were heard.
Front runners in race for North Belfast ‘confident’ ahead of General Election
The DUP and Sinn Fein candidates expected to be involved in a close race for North Belfast have both expressed confidence days ahead of the vote.