Northern Ireland Executive7 Jan 2026What does the draft three-year budget mean for Northern Ireland? Stormont's finance minister published his spending proposals on Tuesday for 2026 to 2029/30.7 Jan 202614 Dec 2025Should Westminster or Senedd decide town spending?UK scheme will fund town improvements in Wales, something usually decided on by Welsh ministers.14 Dec 202514 Dec 2025DUP accused of stalling trans hate crime protectionsJustice Minister Naomi Long says she wants to "provide equality" as part of a bill aimed at changing sentencing laws.14 Dec 20255 Dec 2025PM told budget was 'missed opportunity' for NI by Stormont leadersSir Keir Starmer heard the criticism when he attended the latest meeting of the British Irish Council (BIC) in Cardiff.5 Dec 202525 Nov 2025Executive rejects DUP bid to overturn minister's Israel trade blockThe economy minister previously defended her decision to blocks trade talks with Israel.25 Nov 20255 Nov 2025Stormont choices 'may add to funding pressures', says BennHilary Benn refused to be drawn on whether the Budget later this month would involve tax rises.5 Nov 202529 Oct 2025Irish and Ulster Scots approaches 'don't need to be carbon copies'Former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) councillor Lee Reynolds is the commissioner for the Ulster Scots and Ulster British tradition.29 Oct 202528 Oct 2025Stormont's first Irish language and Ulster-Scots commissioners appointedThe announcement comes more than two months after BBC News NI revealed Pól Deeds and Lee Reynolds had been offered the posts.28 Oct 20256 Oct 2025Politicians playing out 'culture war' over Irish language, says LongThe justice minister made the remarks after the incoming Irish language commissioner accused the executive office of "failing in their duty of care".6 Oct 2025...
