Reforms that undermine Belfast agreement will be ‘dangerous’, experts warn
Northern Ireland facing a ‘mounting list of problems in healthcare, public finance and other aspects of good governance’, new ...
Belfast News Letter on MSN3d
Benn defends Labour benefit cuts: Northern Ireland secretary of state says 'unsustainable' system needs reform
Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has defended the government’s looming benefit cuts, stating reforms to the welfare ...
Senior civil servants in Northern Ireland “impatient for ministers to make the bold decisions”
Public sector leaders have urged the Stormont power-sharing executive to turn optimism about its return into “bold decisions” ...
Welfare reform is something that has to be done – Benn
Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has defended proposed Government reforms to the welfare system – stating it “has to be ...
Belfast News Letter on MSN2dOpinion
Ben Lowry: It is hypocritical and outrageous of Ireland to sue the UK on legacy, yet the British response has been utterly feeble
​This newspaper has been reporting on legacy outrage after outrage for 10 years and the response is almost always the same: a ...
The Irish News3d
Defence key Northern Ireland industry UK government will support and invest in, says Secretary of State
Defence is one of the key industries of the future in the north the UK government will invest in and support, Secretary of State Hilary ... the future here in Northern Ireland – including ...
London Evening Standard6d
Families say they have been told Loughgall legacy inquest will be restored
Relatives of Loughgall victims met with Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn on Monday ... to engaging widely with all interested parties to help determine an appropriate way ...
Irish Examiner5dOpinion
Theresa Reidy: Ireland unusual for not letting citizens abroad vote
The Constitutional Convention recommended holding a referendum on allowing diaspora citizens to vote, but it seems the ...
Pensioners could miss monthly payment under strict DWP rule
Recent data from the DWP indicates that approximately 760,000 eligible individuals are not claiming Pension Credit, despite ...
What are the key election dates? How does the caretaker period work?
Anthony Albanese has called the election for May 3 and his party and its rivals will campaign for your vote. Here’s what ...
Families say they have been told Loughgall legacy inquest will be restored
A spokesman for the Northern Ireland Office said: “The Secretary of State met with Ms Kelly and other relatives today. “The Government remains committed to engaging widely with all interested parties ...