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Newly appointed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has begun his term with a first official visit to Northern Ireland, where he urged Stormont politicians to prioritize cooperation over partisan disputes. His early diplomatic schedule also includes a planned meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and announced plans to impose sanctions on Israeli settlements.
Former UUP leader and Stormont Minister of Health, Mike Nesbitt, has resigned after facing pressure from campaigners against the withdrawal of emergency general surgery from Causeway Hospital.
Sinn Féin has stated that the 'wheels are coming off Stormont,' while the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) maintains its focus on delivering for the people of Northern Ireland.
The Northern Ireland Assembly has initiated a review into alleged abuse or inappropriate behavior associated with Jeffrey Donaldson within Stormont.
Ireland's cricket team secured a historic 34-run victory against world champions India in a thrilling T20 match at Stormont, marking their first-ever win against the Indian side in international cricket.
Members of the Stormont Assembly have condemned Jeffrey Donaldson as an 'evil sexual predator' following his conviction for 18 historical sexual offenses. Calls are now being made for his knighthood to be removed.
Sinn Féin has put forward a proposal to reform the Northern Ireland Assembly, suggesting that the veto over power-sharing at Stormont should be removed to prevent future collapses.
The Stormont assembly has voted to formally close the controversial 'cash for ash' green energy scheme, which was plagued by design flaws that allowed applicants to profit by burning excessive wood pellets.
Millions of pounds have been allocated for the next phase of a Stormont initiative aimed at tackling the 'epidemic' of violence against women in Northern Ireland, which will also address misogyny.
Farmers in Northern Ireland are appealing to Stormont for financial assistance to cope with globally soaring fuel costs, which have been attributed to the US-Israel war with Iran.
The UK's Chris Bryant has expressed frustration, stating he is 'bored' with the 'sticking plaster' approach to the Stormont budget.
An analysis by Gavan Reilly points out that the Stormont Assembly has been non-existent for 37% of its time, reflecting a persistent political malaise and fears of another collapse amid ebbing poll numbers for lead parties.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is scheduled to visit Stormont to discuss the upcoming budget, with expectations that the process will take time. This visit marks a key step in addressing financial matters for the region.
Stormont's Communities Minister stated that a smaller Casement Park is the 'logical conclusion' due to funding pressures, suggesting the GAA must pay for a larger refurbishment of the problem-hit stadium.
A detailed pitch report for Stormont Cricket Ground in Belfast has been released, providing essential information about T20I records and average scores ahead of the India vs Ireland 1st T20I match.
The Stormont Executive is being criticized for its role in recent chaos in Northern Ireland, with accusations that ministers are debating immigration instead of addressing their responsibility for the decline of the PSNI.
Politicians expressed disappointment after a meeting with Stormont's environment minister yielded little new information regarding the timeline or cost for the clean-up plan of the illegal Mobuoy dump site.
A safety expert told an inquest into Noah Donohoe's death that a Stormont department should have considered all "reasonably practical means" to prevent access to a culvert near where his body was found.
Northern Ireland's Stormont assembly could generate an additional £3 billion a year by cutting jobs, increasing rates, and introducing water charges.
Business leaders in Northern Ireland have called on the Stormont assembly to postpone proposed reforms to workers' rights, citing concerns about their potential impact.
Mike Nesbitt, a prominent figure, issued a scathing resignation letter to the UUP leader, including a 'bitter barb' about bringing the leader into Stormont. The letter highlights internal party tensions and disagreements.
A DUP Minister has stated that Sinn Féin is facing instability, warning that it would be "unforgivable" if the party were to cause the collapse of Stormont amid ongoing fears.
Andy Burnham has been appointed the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, forming his cabinet and holding its first meeting to address living costs. In one of his initial decisions, Burnham approved the use of UK military bases for certain US strikes against Iran.
Disgraced ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson previously demanded 'zero tolerance' for sex offenders during a Stormont debate, expressing a desire for crime to be tackled properly.
Baroness Sue Gray, former aide to the Prime Minister, voiced her concerns for Stormont during a panel event organized by the SDLP, coinciding with the 10-year anniversary of Brexit.
The Government has held discussions with Stormont and Westminster after concerns were raised about the Common Travel Area in the wake of Monday's attack in Belfast.
A senior Stormont official told the inquest into Noah Donohoe's death that it was not 'reasonably foreseeable' that someone would access the entrance to the culvert where the schoolboy's body was found.
The Taoiseach is in Belfast to meet with Stormont leaders and deliver a lecture, also marking the signing of a €700 million contract for a new fleet of cross-border trains.
The Stormont executive is being urged to address a projected 1,000 excess deaths in Northern Ireland's hospital emergency departments by 2025, highlighting a critical healthcare crisis.
A discussion examines whether power-sharing is still effective in Northern Ireland, with feuding parties and crumbling public services eroding public faith in Stormont, 28 years after the Good Friday Agreement.