N. Ireland

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Tuition fees should be 'affordable' says economy minister

The Sinn Féin minister was challenged in the Stormont assembly to rule out raising fees to £5,831 a year.

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Education minister urges compliance on Supreme Court gender ruling

Paul Givan is expected to set out the policy for the education sector in the "coming weeks".

TUV MLA's questioning of witness ruled not a breach of code

A complaint had been lodged by Age NI after some of its staff appeared before the committee last October.

8 days ago

Bobby Sands statue investigated by council planners

First Minister Michelle O'Neill was among those who attended on the day of the unveiling.

6 May 2025

Tuition fees should be 'affordable' says economy minister

The Sinn Féin minister was challenged in the Stormont assembly to rule out raising fees to £5,831 a year.

Mike Nesbitt has grey hair and glasses and is wearing a dark blue suit jacket, light shirt and light blue tie

Nesbitt announces funding to help pay National Insurance rise

The health minister says it would have been "unfair" to leave health employers to bear the brunt of the extra costs.

3 days ago

'Incredibly important' abuse is tackled - Little-Pengelly

The deputy first minister made the comments after a man was prosecuted last week for sending her a threatening message.

Education minister urges compliance on Supreme Court gender ruling

Paul Givan is expected to set out the policy for the education sector in the "coming weeks".

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Council chief apologises after gender ruling statement

It comes as Fermanagh and Omagh Council says it is "developing guidance" around the use of same-sex female facilities.

6 May 2025

Colum Eastwood pictured outside court, he is in a navy suit with a red tie and white shirt. He has short, dark hair and a brown beard. There are numerous cameramen in dark clothing, holding cameras beside him. There are also numerous supporters, waving black red white and green Palestine flags. Directly to Colum's right is a short haired woman wearing an orange top.

SDLP MP Colum Eastwood in court over pro-Palestinian rally

The Foyle MP is one of four people charged with taking part in an unnotified parade in February 2024.

6 May 2025

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Government to challenge Sean Brown public inquiry ruling

Judges told the NI secretary to reconsider a decision not to hold an inquiry into the GAA official's murder.

30 Apr 2025

A female veterinary nurse measuring the heart of a white and brown collie dog with a stethoscope

Vets renew warning over NI medicine supplies

Concerns continue to rise about the supply of veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland post-Brexit.

30 Apr 2025

DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley speaking in the Northern Ireland Assembly. He has short black hair and facial hair. He is wearing a dark navy suit jacket, a light blue shirt and a striped tie. Behind him is two ladies sitting on a navy blue padded seat with wooden panelling on the wall.

MLAs clash over Supreme Court gender ruling

Northern Ireland's Equality Commission aims to publish new formal guidance.

28 Apr 2025