Activists demand voice for Northern Ireland in Europe as ‘fight goes on’
Anti-Brexit campaigners have demanded Northern Ireland continues to have a voice in the EU after the UK leaves.
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No trade deal without level playing field post-Brexit – Irish Foreign Minister
The Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs has said that without a “level playing field” there will be no EU trade deal with Britain post-Brexit.
Britain begins last full day in EU after Brexit deal passed
Britain has begun its last full day in the European Union after Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal was given its final seal of approval.
Two new lifts due to go into operation at MOT centres
Two new lifts are set to go into operation at MOT centres in Northern Ireland.
Devolved nations will have say in Brexit trade talks, says Gove
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will have a say on future EU trade talks, Michael Gove said as he defended the UK Government’s decision to press ahead with Brexit despite the devolved administrations’ rejection of the Bill.
Northern Ireland ‘should not have separate salary requirement for migrants’
Northern Ireland should not have a separate salary threshold for migrants, a report by experts has said.
MOT tests for cars and light vehicles suspended
MOT tests for cars and light vehicles in Northern Ireland have been suspended.
Barnier: Frictionless trade impossible after Brexit
Frictionless trade after Brexit will be impossible, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator has said.
No progress on ‘Boris bridge’ across Irish Sea, minister confirms
Boris Johnson has yet to commission a study examining the viability of a bridge between Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
Eight abortions carried out in Northern Ireland last year
Eight medical abortions were carried out in Northern Ireland last year.
Top salary for Stormont special advisers cut as minister publishes updated code
Special advisers at Stormont will face greater levels of accountability as well as a reduction in the maximum salary they can receive.
Stormont Assembly members ‘to reject Brexit deal’
Stormont Assembly members are set to reject the Government’s Brexit withdrawal deal as they debate the EU exit for the first time since restoration.
Bloody Sunday Soldier F hearing set to be held in Belfast amid security fears
The first major hearing in the case against an Army veteran facing Bloody Sunday murder charges is set to take place in Belfast because of security fears.
Action sought on ‘industry-wide’ problem of lorry drivers staying in cabs at sea
An investigation has identified an “industry-wide” issue of lorry drivers ignoring international regulations and putting lives at risk by staying in their cabs at sea.
Irish premier calls for ‘level playing field’ over Brexit negotiations
Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said that there has to be a level playing field in the Brexit negotiations to ensure the single market and customs union are “not diluted”.
PM: We will legislate to prevent ‘unfair prosecutions’ over Troubles killings
The Government “will legislate” to make sure no-one who served in the armed forces suffers “vexatious or unfair prosecution” for historic cases where no new evidence has been provided, the Prime Minister has said.
What issues will dominate the 2020 Irish General Election campaign?
As the start of the 2020 General Election campaign gets under way, two major issues are expected to dominate political battle.
No Laff-ing matter – red-faced Black Cats blow it with flute tweet
Sunderland have described a social media post about new signing Kyle Lafferty which inadvertently referred to loyalist pipe bands as a “genuine mistake”.
PM urged to keep funding windfall promise to support powersharing
The Prime Minister has been urged to keep his word and deliver a multibillion pound funding windfall to support the restoration of powersharing in Northern Ireland.
Johnson hails ‘wonderful compromise’ of powersharing during Stormont visit
The Prime Minister has hailed the “wonderful” compromise that triggered the return of powersharing in Northern Ireland.
Stormont legacy mechanisms about finding truth, not apportioning blame – Coveney
Legacy mechanisms to deal with Northern Ireland’s troubled past are about establishing the truth, not apportioning blame, Simon Coveney has said.
Stormont ministers appointed as powersharing returns to NI
Ministers have been appointed to Stormont’s coalition executive after powersharing returned to Northern Ireland.
Powersharing returns to Northern Ireland as parties back Stormont deal
Powersharing is returning to Northern Ireland after Sinn Fein joined the DUP in backing a deal to re-enter devolved government together.
Striking health staff demand pay parity regardless of Stormont deal
Thousands of health workers are staging another day of strike action across Northern Ireland.
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.
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.
Key dates in three years of efforts to resolve impasse at Stormont
Here is a timeline of some of the key events in the three-year Stormont impasse:
Ireland’s foreign affairs minister recalls how Lyra McKee murder sparked talks
Murdered journalist Lyra McKee was recalled as a deal to restore devolved government to Northern Ireland was sealed.
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.