Mike Nesbitt19 Feb 2026Should alcohol minimum pricing be introduced in NI?The pricing structure is already in place in Scotland and Wales where alcohol cannot be sold for less than 65p per unit.19 Feb 202616 Feb 2026Nesbitt decision to halt puberty blockers trial is 'disgraceful' - O'NeillThe health minister defends his decision to suspend NI from taking part in the UK-wide trial after a review of gender identity services from Dr Hilary Cass.16 Feb 202612 Feb 2026Pay rise for NI health workers not confirmed The health minister has been unable to confirm if a recommended pay rise will be given to NI health staff for 2026-27. 12 Feb 202610 Feb 2026Despair as time runs out for SEN school leavers' law A young person's statement of special educational needs ends with school and campaigners had been hoping that would change.10 Feb 202628 Jan 2026Talks with independent care workers paused since pay deal 'U-turn'A pay offer for doctors, nurses, and auxiliary staff does not include care workers in the independent sector. 28 Jan 202628 Jan 2026Talks with independent care workers paused since pay deal 'U-turn'A pay offer for doctors, nurses, and auxiliary staff does not include care workers in the independent sector. 28 Jan 202626 Jan 2026Mike Nesbitt to remain as Stormont health ministerIncoming Ulster Unionist leader Jon Burrows has confirmed that Mike Nesbitt will remain as health minister. 26 Jan 202616 Jan 2026Incoming UUP leader Jon Burrows 'excited' by challenge ahead Burrows was speaking in his first interview since it emerged that he is the only candidate in the running to replace Mike Nesbitt.16 Jan 202615 Jan 2026NI departments spending money they don't even have, committee hearsA Stormont Committee has been scrutinising the decision to fund a £209m pay deal for healthcare workers.15 Jan 2026...
