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David Cameron pushes 'plan' to EU leaders
David Cameron today insisted he was "sure" there would be treaty change in Europe as he embarked on the start of a series of talks with EU leaders.
£8m in social housing cash diverted
Around £8m earmarked for new social housing has been diverted instead to co-ownership homes aimed at first-time buyers, it has been confirmed.
Pressure group says only Opposition at Stormont is ...the Belfast Telegraph
A pressure group has said the Opposition role at Stormont is being provided ‘by default’ by the Belfast Telegraph.
Can Northern Ireland change? The East Belfast MP facing death threats Naomi Long explains she's still optimistic
Naomi Long, the Westminster MP for East Belfast, is very much a child of her constituency, born into its loyalist backstreets and a committed community worker.
Storm over Edwin Poots' 1916 Easter Rising jibe on Twitter
Health Minister Edwin Poots has been branded "childish" in a Twitter storm about the Easter Rising commemorations.
Ed Miliband rules out Lab-Lib coalition
Labour leader Ed Miliband has poured cold water on suggestions that his common front with Nick Clegg against David Cameron on Press regulation could pave the way for a Lab-Lib coalition after the 2015 election, suggesting that Mr Clegg would have to stand down as the head of his party before a pact could be considered.
Stormont silent on why it blocked libel reform laws in Northern Ireland
Stormont's top department has been slammed for refusing to explain why legislation to strengthen freedom of speech won't be extended to Northern Ireland.
Martin McGuinness family home splattered with black paint in attack by dissident republicans
The home of Martin McGuinness was attacked by paint bombers earlier this month, it can be revealed.
Build a shared, stable society and reap raft of rewards from London: Theresa Villiers
If Northern Ireland wants more economic help from the Government its politicians must build a shared and stable society, the Secretary of State has warned.
TEDxStormont: Visions of Northern Ireland's future
Imagination, ideas and creativity flowed throughout the corridors of Stormont at this year's TEDx conference in Belfast as a host of speakers laid out their visions of hope for the future of Northern Ireland.
Cameron won't budge on Northern Ireland corporation tax handover
David Cameron said he will not make a decision on the devolution of corporation tax until after the Scottish independence referendum – and warned Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness they need to do more to build a shared future in Northern Ireland.
David Cameron accused of overstating immigrant problems
A pledge by Prime Minister David Cameron to reduce the pressures on public services by migrants has run into immediate trouble amid accusations that he is "scaremongering" and exaggerating the scale of the problem.
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Corporation tax call Stormont leaders to lobby David Cameron in crucial talks
The Prime Minister has been urged to "just say yes" to the campaign to cut corporation tax in Northern Ireland at a crunch meeting today with the First and Deputy First Ministers.
PM David Cameron to unveil immigrant crackdown
Immigrants face tougher curbs on unemployment benefits and access to the health service under a crackdown being unveiled by David Cameron today.
Time to unmask the secret donors who are funding our parties, demand MPs
A Westminster watchdog has demanded moves towards ending the secrecy over funding of political parties in Northern Ireland.
Anger at call to end cash from overseas
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee of MPs came under fire on Sunday night – from one of its own members.
UUP leader Mike Nesbitt tells party of 'difficult' debut year marred by division
UUP leader Mike Nesbitt has admitted to a "very difficult" first year in office.
Alliance: Stormont dithering is turning voters off politics
Dithering decision-makers, delays and division at Stormont are turning voters off politics, the new chairman of the Alliance Party has warned.
Boris Johnson grilled during 'car crash' interview with Eddie Mair on BBC's Andrew Marr Show
Mayor of London Boris Johnson’s past troubles finally returned to haunt him yesterday when he gave what senior Conservatives called a “car crash” television interview which they said had dented his hopes of becoming Conservative Party leader.
British Soap Awards in pictures: Coronation Street dominates
Madeleine McCann: New suspects identified by UK police
North West 200: Live pictures plus race schedule
In Pictures: Balmoral Show
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FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
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Tory leaders rally around Feldman
Conservative co-chairman Lord Feldman will face questions about allegations he described grassroots activists as "swivel-eyed loons", at a meeting of the party's board.
MPs to debate gay marriage plans
The coalition's controversial gay marriage legislation returns to the Commons with Tory MPs and activists deeply split over the issue.
Martin Luther King's son inspired by peace rally
A son of the assassinated US civil rights leader Martin Luther King has witnessed Protestant and Catholic children light a peace flame and promise to build a better future together.
Latest Sport
England boss Roy Hodgson's plea to fans: no provocative chants during Wembley game with Republic of Ireland
England football manager Roy Hodgson will make a personal plea to supporters attending next week’s international against the Republic of Ireland not to sing inflammatory songs about the IRA.
Rafael Nadal destroys Roger Federer in Italian Open final
Roger Federer admitted he had no answer to Rafael Nadal's masterclass after the Spaniard put him to the sword to win the Internazionali d'Italia in Rome.
True gains deserved verdict
True Verdict built on her promising comeback run to gain a deserved opening success in the Come Racing On June 8th Maiden at Navan.
Latest Showbiz
Children 'are my priority now'
Model and fitness fanatic Nell McAndrew has shown off her new baby daughter - and says that children are now her priority rather than her health challenges.
Stewart 'over the moon' at success
Rod Stewart said he was "over the moon" as he celebrated his 15th number one record with a champagne toast.
Rod Stewart album tops UK charts
Rod Stewart's first album of self-penned songs in 20 years has gone straight to the top of the UK album charts.
