Arlene Foster: First Stormont meeting of party leaders since powersharing collapse...
A first round table meeting of Stormont leaders since the implosion of powersharing was a constructive exchange, DUP leader Arlene Foster has said.
A first round table meeting of Stormont leaders since the implosion of powersharing was a constructive exchange, DUP leader Arlene Foster has said.
Sinn Fein have said a deal can be done in the next 24 hours but stated they will not compromise on a compromise - as intensive talks resume at Stormont.
The Stormont department responsible for issuing the list of businesses claiming from the botched Renewable Heating Incentive scheme has admitted knowing of significant errors in the publication for two weeks before issuing a correction and an apology.
Sinn Fein's paranoia over Brexit is easily understood.
Ian Paisley will seek full disclosure in Parliament about shock claims that his father's phone was tapped while he was an MP.
Northern Ireland's MLAs will arrive at Stormont Castle today to begin last-ditch efforts to set up a new Executive - two days after getting a £500 pay rise.
Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has said that if a power-sharing deal was made at Stormont tomorrow it wouldn't last unless it is "sustainable", due to the absence of Martin McGuinness.
The DUP and Sinn Fein insist they are not mobilising for another election despite both parties advertising voting clinics this month.
A fresh round of intensive talks to restore power-sharing at Stormont will begin on Monday but political sources remain deeply pessimistic about the chances of a breakthrough.
Northern Ireland's political parties have been invited to "intensive talks" to restore the collapsed Stormont Executive.
Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has called on the Irish government to publish its negotiating position for Brexit.
Nicola Sturgeon has written a letter to Theresa May formally requesting a second Scottish independence referendum.
A Methodist minister whose father was murdered by the IRA more than 30 years ago wrote to Martin McGuinness at the end of January seeking an apology.
The DUP has said it was right to ask the Electoral Commission to delay publication of its spending on the EU referendum campaign because - as the party feared - its rivals "misrepresented facts" during the Assembly election campaign.
The DUP tried to block publication of its expenditure on the EU referendum campaign before this month's snap Assembly election, it has been revealed.
Gerry Adams called former Secretary of State Owen Paterson a "complete tube" after being asked about his comments on halting MLAs' salaries.
Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin has launched a scathing attack on the DUP and Sinn Fein, claiming years have been lost due to political "inaction and crisis" at Stormont.
Northern Ireland should enjoy the best possible deal outside the EU following Brexit, James Brokenshire has said.
The campaign to secure special designated status for Northern Ireland post-Brexit is building momentum across Europe, Sinn Fein has insisted.
The Prime Minister's letter formally beginning the UK's departure from the European Union has recognised the unique relationship between the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the importance of maintaining peace in Northern Ireland.
Theresa May has signed the letter that formally begins the UK's departure from the European Union.
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MLAs have to take a pay rise and their parties are to split £750,000 in public funds for work, a former member of the body which sets representatives' pay has said.
At times of historical significance it is often the newspapers that come to to fore with their striking front pages, and as Theresa May began the formal process to trigger the UK's exit from the EU Wednesday's headline makers again stood up to the plate.
Sinn Fein have denied preparing for another election after advertising voter registration clinics for next month.
More than 4,500 people last night signed a petition to stop MLAs' pay if party talks to form an Executive fail.
Northern Ireland's NHS will remain on life support unless politicians take urgent action to address the GP crisis, leading doctors have warned.
The failure to form a new Executive has resulted in an unprecedented Budget crisis, according to a senior Stormont source.
THE Government will consider stopping MLAs' pay to put pressure on the parties to reach a deal, the Secretary of State has warned.
Theresa May has signed the official letter to European Council president Donald Tusk that will formally begin the UK's departure from the European Union.
Reintroducing direct rule in Northern Ireland would be an act of bad faith by the UK government, Sinn Fein has warned.
Theresa May has been urged by former Northern Ireland Secretary Lord Hain to take a direct role in breaking the political deadlock at Stormont.
Control of devolved spending at Stormont will be handed to senior civil servant David Sterling for the first time on Wednesday.
The Scottish Parliament has backed Nicola Sturgeon's call for the powers to hold a second independence referendum.
MEPs will block any Brexit deal unless EU citizens who move to the UK up to 2019 are granted the right to stay and work, European Parliament's chief negotiator has said.
Sinn Fein leader Michelle O'Neill has said the only option Secretary of State James Brokenshire is entitled to take, is to call an election.
Colum Eastwood has welcomed confirmation from Brexit Secretary David Davis that Northern Ireland would have an "automatic route" back into the EU if it were part of a united Ireland.
Here are the five key quotes from Secretary of Secretary of State James Brokenshire as he outlined his plans to save powersharing at Stormont:
Northern Ireland Secretary of State James Brokenshire has outlined his plan to save power-sharing at Stormont and said all options will be considered if talks to form an Executive fail after Easter.
Mr Speaker, With permission I would like to make a statement on recent events in Northern Ireland.
With James Brokenshire giving the parties a "short window of opportunity" to hammer out a deal, one of Sinn Fein's talks negotiators Conor Murphy has admitted he does not know if talks are continuing.
Downing Street has not ruled out the possibility Theresa May could visit Northern Ireland, however, she is unlikely to do so ahead of the triggering of Article 50 on Wednesday.
Yesterday's missed deadline continues a long tradition of failure in Northern Ireland - often requiring a degree of political creativity to keep things moving forward.
Stormont's power-sharing arrangements collapsed yesterday after the five major parties failed to reach agreement. Any budget cuts due to the instability could threaten scores of jobs.
With no agreement reached at Stormont yesterday, MLAs will continue to enjoy their full salary unless another election is called.
"It is extremely disappointing that an Executive has not been formed in Northern Ireland today.
Alderman Chris McGimpsey is an old friend of mine whom I value for many reasons, including his thorough decency, his passionate desire to help people at the bottom of the heap, his complete lack of any kind of sectarianism and his black humour.
The BBC last night came under fire for refusing to disclose how many complaints had been filed over its coverage of Martin McGuinness's death.
The head of the Civil Service in Northern Ireland, Sir Malcolm McKibbin, has written to his staff telling them that their job is to ensure "business as usual".
It was a picture perfect day outside Stormont yesterday as sunbathers and tourists enjoyed the unseasonably hot weather under cloud-free blue skies.
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