Defence key Northern Ireland industry UK government will support and invest in, says Secretary of State
Hilary Benn, speaking to business leaders in Derry, also cited cyber security and clean energy as key industries ...
Anger in Northern Ireland at welfare cuts to balance budget books
Concern in Stormont over Rachel Reeves’ spring statement as higher numbers of people rely on welfare support in NI than UK ...
Labour plans will only plunge more children into poverty - The Irish News view
The Labour Chancellor confirmed cuts of around £5bn to benefits payments, going further even than plans announced to ...
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'Giving 16-year-olds voting rights would help young people engage'
Currently the youngest someone can vote in Northern Ireland is 18. However in Scotland, 16-year-olds were allowed to vote in ...
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NYC Bar Association urges repeal of UK's Northern Ireland Legacy Act
The New York City Bar Association is calling for the rapid repeal of the Northern Ireland Legacy Act, and is urging US ...
Deputy premier calls for ‘restoration of decorum’ in Irish parliament
Opposition leaders are to meet on Wednesday morning after the Dail was disrupted amid a row on speaking time changes.
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Disruption expected in Irish parliament over proposed rule changes
The coalition is bringing forward significant modifications to the standing orders of the Dail, the lower house of Ireland’s parliament. The opposition has said it will “fight tooth and nail ...