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.

Sinn Fein: Deal could be done in the next 24 hours - but party will not compromise on... 

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.

Stormont department knew of RHI list errors for two weeks before issuing correction and... 

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.

Jim Allister: 'Special status' push just a ruse aimed at the break-up of the UK 

Sinn Fein's paranoia over Brexit is easily understood.

Angry Ian Paisley wants answers over tapping of father's phone by British spooks 

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 Talks: Round 2 - with new structures but no guarantees 

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.

Gerry Adams says 'sustainable' Stormont deal needed in the absence of Martin McGuinness 

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.

No election, but DUP and Sinn Fein push voter registration 

The DUP and Sinn Fein insist they are not mobilising for another election despite both parties advertising voting clinics this month.

James Brokenshire invites parties to 'restructured' talks, but hopes of a deal are... 

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 parties invited to 'intensive talks' to restore Stormont government 

Northern Ireland's political parties have been invited to "intensive talks" to restore the collapsed Stormont Executive.

Gerry Adams calls on Irish government to publish Brexit 'negotiating position' 

Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has called on the Irish government to publish its negotiating position for Brexit.

Nicola Sturgeon writes letter to Theresa May formally requesting second Scottish... 

Nicola Sturgeon has written a letter to Theresa May formally requesting a second Scottish independence referendum.

Minister reveals he urged McGuinness to apologise for IRA acts before he died 

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.

DUP insist they were right to ask for delay on Brexit referendum spending 'as others... 

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.

DUP 'tried to prevent Brexit referendum expenses publication' before Assembly... 

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.

Listen: Sinn Fein's Gerry Adams calls Paterson 'a tube' over call to axe MLAs' wages 

Gerry Adams called former Secretary of State Owen Paterson a "complete tube" after being asked about his comments on halting MLAs' salaries.

Fianna Fail's Micheal Martin blasts DUP and SF for 'wasting years' 

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.

We want optimum Brexit deal for Northern Ireland within the UK but outside EU, James... 

Northern Ireland should enjoy the best possible deal outside the EU following Brexit, James Brokenshire has said.

Article 50: Special status campaign building momentum across Europe, Sinn Fein says 

The campaign to secure special designated status for Northern Ireland post-Brexit is building momentum across Europe, Sinn Fein has insisted.

Brexit begins: Unique relationship with Republic and importance of Northern Ireland peace... 

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.

Live Brexit: Formal process for UK's departure from European Union begins [Photos] 

Theresa May has signed the letter that formally begins the UK's departure from the European Union.

Brexit: Milestones along the way to UK's exit from the EU 

Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty sets out a two-year deadline for completion of the withdrawal negotiations. But what happens within that period is less clear. Here are some of the milestones expected along the way to Britain’s final withdrawal.

Northern Ireland MLAs can't give April Fools' pay rise back and parties to get £750,000 public... 

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.

Brexit: Looks like Donegal's leaving EU too... My cousin Daniel will be pleased: Jeffrey... 

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 deny gearing up for new election with voter clinics 

Sinn Fein have denied preparing for another election after advertising voter registration clinics for next month.

Stormont crisis: Overwhelming support for petition to stop salaries if MLAs don't reach... 

More than 4,500 people last night signed a petition to stop MLAs' pay if party talks to form an Executive fail.

Stormont crisis: Failing politicians have left Northern Ireland NHS on the brink of... 

Northern Ireland's NHS will remain on life support unless politicians take urgent action to address the GP crisis, leading doctors have warned.

Stormont crisis: Civil servant holds purse strings as Northern Ireland faces budget crisis 

The failure to form a new Executive has resulted in an unprecedented Budget crisis, according to a senior Stormont source.

Northern Ireland MLAs to get pay rise despite no work and call to halt salaries 

THE Government will consider stopping MLAs' pay to put pressure on the parties to reach a deal, the Secretary of State has warned.

Article 50: Theresa May signs letter that will trigger Brexit 

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.

Stormont crisis: Direct rule in Northern Ireland not an option, Sinn Fein says 

Reintroducing direct rule in Northern Ireland would be an act of bad faith by the UK government, Sinn Fein has warned.

Stormont crisis: Theresa May urged by Lord Hain to take direct role in breaking political... 

Theresa May has been urged by former Northern Ireland Secretary Lord Hain to take a direct role in breaking the political deadlock at Stormont.

Stormont crisis: Senior civil servant to take hold of Northern Ireland's purse strings for first... 

Control of devolved spending at Stormont will be handed to senior civil servant David Sterling for the first time on Wednesday.

Scottish Parliament backs Nicola Sturgeon's demand for second independence referendum 

The Scottish Parliament has backed Nicola Sturgeon's call for the powers to hold a second independence referendum.

Europe to block Brexit deal unless EU citizens can stay, Guy Verhofstadt says 

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.

Michelle O'Neill: Only option James Brokenshire entitled to take is to call an election 

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.

David Davis united Ireland letter shows Northern Ireland has automatic route back to EU: SDLP... 

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.

James Brokenshire - five key quotes from House of Commons statement on Stormont deadlock 

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 Brokenshire: We do not want to see a return to direct rule but... 

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.

James Brokenshire House of Commons statement in full 

Mr Speaker, With permission I would like to make a statement on recent events in Northern Ireland.

Sinn Fein's Conor Murphy: Perhaps we are still in talks, I don't know 

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 not ruling out PM Theresa May Northern Ireland visit 

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.

Stormont talks: Long history of deadlines missed and late deals 

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.

What Stormont collapse means for jobs and stability in Northern Ireland 

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.

Money for nothing cannot be justified, insists Carroll 

With no agreement reached at Stormont yesterday, MLAs will continue to enjoy their full salary unless another election is called.

James Brokenshire: ‘Some progress made, but culture and identity are main sticking points’ 

"It is extremely disappointing that an Executive has not been formed in Northern Ireland today.

If Gerry Adams is hell-bent on destruction, let's make sure he takes the rap 

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.

BBC refuses to say how many complained in wake of Martin McGuinness funeral coverage 

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.

Head of Civil Service urges staff 'to keep the lights on' while Stormont stalemate continues 

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".

Clouds of gloom on a sunny day... and no blue sky thinking in sight 

It was a picture perfect day outside Stormont yesterday as sunbathers and tourists enjoyed the unseasonably hot weather under cloud-free blue skies.