Chinook crash relatives have 'constructive' meeting with ministers
Relatives of the 1994 RAF Chinook crash victims met ministers, calling for a public inquiry. The government commits to further engagement as questions remain unanswered.
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DUP to block Sinn Fein EU observer status motion
The DUP will table a petition of concern against a Sinn Fein motion seeking Stormont's backing for European Parliament observer status. Vote set for Monday.
No Widespread Culling for Bluetongue in Northern Ireland
Stormont's Agriculture Minister confirms no mass culling planned after bluetongue detected near Bangor. 2 confirmed, 44 suspected cases. No risk to public health or food safety.
Naomi Long 'embarrassed' by protest at Belfast home
Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long speaks out after a crowd gathered outside her Belfast home, calling the incident 'disturbing' and 'inappropriate'. She urges public to engage through official channels.
Lammy to unveil major UK justice system reforms
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major justice reforms to tackle record court backlogs and put victims first. Could jury trials be restricted?
NI Minister: Budget does 'sod all' for workers
Stormont's Gordon Lyons warns against revenue-raising, saying it would hammer working people. The Budget delivers far less than needed, creating a £400m shortfall. Read the full analysis.
Stormont slams Budget as cost of living 'missed chance'
Northern Ireland's First Minister says the Budget fails families with higher taxes instead of bill relief. Discover the local reaction and what the £370m funding means.
Stormont: Budget Fails Northern Ireland Public Services
Stormont Finance Minister John O'Dowd says Chancellor's £370m funding plan doesn't go far enough for frontline services. Read the full analysis of the budget impact.
Outrage over MEP's antisemitic speech at Auschwitz
Polish far-right MEP Grzegorz Braun faces investigation after an antisemitic tirade outside Auschwitz, comparing Jewish people to Hannibal Lecter. Read the full story.
Bowen's COP31 role triggers 'part-time minister' claims
Climate Minister Chris Bowen appointed to lead COP31 negotiations while retaining domestic portfolio. Experts dismiss Coalition's 'part-time minister' claims as 'culture cringe'. Read the full analysis.
Cabinet fury over Lammy's prisoner release plans
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy faces intense Cabinet backlash over controversial prisoner release proposals, with Deputy Prime Minister branded 'incompetent' and 'cowardly' by furious colleagues in Westminster showdown.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Northern Ireland government restored after DUP deal
Northern Ireland's devolved government is set to resume after the Democratic Unionist Party agreed to end their 24-month blockade, following new UK government legislation addressing post-Brexit trade concerns.
Sinn Féin Israel comments spark Northern Ireland political crisis
Northern Ireland's political landscape faces fresh turmoil as Sinn Féin ministers face criticism over controversial remarks about Israel, prompting intervention from Westminster and creating new tensions in the power-sharing government.
Starmer's Hillsborough legacy as new PM scrutinised
New Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces scrutiny over his historical role in Hillsborough prosecutions while pledging to deliver justice for families in government.
Starmer: Hillsborough Law in first 100 days as PM
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer commits to introducing the Hillsborough Law within his first 100 days in office, delivering justice for victims' families after decades of campaigning.
DUP faces backlash after protesters storm HQ over Israel meeting
Democratic Unionist Party confronts internal crisis as protesters storm Belfast headquarters following controversial meeting with Israeli diplomat, exposing deep divisions within Northern Irish politics.
DUP condemns Stormont protest as activists breach Parliament
Democratic Unionist Party deputy leader Gavin Robinson denounces pro-Palestinian protesters who stormed Parliament Buildings at Stormont, calling the incident 'reprehensible' and demanding police action.
Pro-Palestinian protesters storm Stormont over Israeli links
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators storm Stormont's Great Hall, demanding Northern Ireland cut ties with Israel amid ongoing Gaza conflict, creating dramatic political confrontation.
SDLP Israel remarks spark Stormont crisis
Northern Ireland's political landscape faces fresh turmoil as the SDLP grapples with internal divisions and diplomatic repercussions following controversial remarks about Israel, threatening stability at Stormont.
Stormont Crisis Over Troubles Immunity Legislation
Stormont's devolved government could be dissolved as families of Troubles victims threaten legal action against the UK government's controversial immunity bill, creating a major constitutional crisis.
Secret surveillance system uncovered at Stormont Parliament
Exclusive investigation reveals covert listening devices found throughout Stormont Estate, raising serious questions about security and privacy in Northern Ireland's democratic heart.
Prison Overcrowding Forces Expanded Early Release Scheme
Exclusive: England and Wales prisons implement emergency early release measures as capacity crisis worsens, with thousands of inmates set for release weeks before their scheduled date.
NI Minister faces backlash over Israel remarks
Stormont's Infrastructure Minister faces mounting pressure after controversial remarks about Israel, sparking cross-community condemnation and threatening power-sharing stability.
Stormont Recall Over Gaza Sparks Political Crisis
Northern Ireland's power-sharing government faces unprecedented disruption as politicians clash over Israeli-Palestinian conflict, threatening devolved governance stability.
Northern Ireland's Stormont crisis threatens UK union
Northern Ireland faces unprecedented political gridlock as Stormont remains suspended, raising critical questions about governance and the future of the Union amid growing public frustration.
Justice Minister 'Terrified' of Prison Overcrowding Crisis
UK Justice Minister Mike Freer issues stark warning about prison capacity crisis, revealing he's 'absolutely terrified' of system collapse as inmate numbers surge dangerously close to maximum limits.
Martin's stark warning over Northern Ireland future
Irish Deputy PM Micheál Martin delivers stark warning about Northern Ireland's political stability amid ongoing Brexit tensions and power-sharing crisis.
Dublin Protest Turns Violent as Gardaí Come Under Attack
Irish Justice Minister Micheál Martin delivers scathing condemnation after protesters clash with Gardaí in Dublin city centre, describing attacks as 'utterly unacceptable thuggish behaviour'.
NI environmental watchdog plan halted despite promises
Stormont's failure to establish a promised independent Environmental Protection Agency leaves Northern Ireland as the only UK nation without dedicated environmental oversight, drawing fierce criticism from campaigners.
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