A 'striking' gender imbalance still exists across key sectors in NI workplaces, says report
Women remain under-represented across a range of key sectors in Northern Ireland, a new report has concluded.
People of Glens 'face 15% hike in rates as council £75m in debt'
A Northern Ireland local council is facing financial meltdown after it was revealed that it was £75m in debt - and had no plan in place to address the crisis.
Positive debate needed on possible increase in tuition fees - Arlene Foster
First Minister Arlene Foster has said there will have to be “a debate” about how Northern Ireland’s universities are funded.
Northern Ireland midwives suspend strike ballot after 'positive' pay offer
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has suspended its ballot for industrial action after "intense negotiations" with Health Minister Robin Swann.
DUP councillor Spence shows support for rainbow flag at Army HQ
A DUP councillor has celebrated the flying of the rainbow flag at the Army headquarters in Northern Ireland to mark the 20th anniversary of the ending of the ban on gay people serving in the armed forces.
Stormont to review future of Irish and Ulster-Scots voicemail service
Ulster-Scots and Irish language voicemail services at Stormont are under review - and have been used so infrequently in 16 years that the Department for Communities is no longer keeping records of calls.
DUP councillor new High Sheriff of Belfast
DUP councillor Nicola Verner has been sworn in as the new High Sheriff of Belfast.
Exclusive 22,000 die on Northern Ireland health service waiting list in five years
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Peter Hain backs under-fire Julian Smith over Stormont funds deal
Former Secretary of State Peter Hain has said he believes Julian Smith acted honourably in his pledges to the DUP and Sinn Fein over funding for the new Executive.
£2.5bn needed by NI Water to continue providing crucial services
NI Water has said it needs at least £2.5bn to address capacity issues and to continue providing essential water and wastewater services - despite the Government providing a total of only £2bn to the new Stormont Executive.
Priest banned Sinn Fein from meeting in his church hall over abortion stance, pro-life group claims
A priest has banned prominent members of Sinn Fein - including Michelle O'Neill - from holding a meeting in a Co Tyrone church hall because of the party's stance on abortion, a pro-life group has said.
Julian Smith suggests Northern Ireland public foot bill for Stormont deal amid claims £6bn promised
Secretary of State Julian Smith has suggested the Northern Ireland public foots the bill for commitments made in the New Decade, New Approach agreement, rather than the Executive relying on handouts from London.
Former Sinn Fein chief Gerry Adams finally bows out of politics
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SDLP's refusal to take up health portfolio defended by minister
Nichola Mallon has defended her party's decision not to assume the health portfolio in the new Stormont Executive.
Nichola Mallon opposes water charges, but won't rule out rises in household rates bills
Northern Ireland's new Infrastructure Minister has outlined her staunch opposition to water charges - but said discussions "will have to be had" over possible rates rises instead.
Murdered McCartney's family give Deirdre Hargey meeting offer guarded welcome
The family of IRA murder victim Robert McCartney have cautiously welcomed the decision of Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey to meet them.
Finance Minister Conor Murphy says £1bn Stormont funding package 'woefully inadequate' as Julian Smith advises politicians 'get on with it'
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has said a proposed extra £1 billion in funding from Westminster for the Stormont Executive is "woefully inadequate".
Irish Sea border: What UK/EU withdrawal agreement says on goods movement
The EU's Chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has insisted there will be a trade border in the Irish Sea under Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal.
Sinn Fein slams Boris Johnson over pledge to end 'unfair prosecutions' of British soldiers
Sinn Fein has slammed Prime Minister Boris Johnson after he promised to legislate to prevent "unfair prosecutions" of former soldiers who served in Northern Ireland.
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey agrees to meet family of Robert McCartney
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has agreed to meet with the family of IRA murder victim Robert McCartney.
Sinn Fein's Gerry Adams breaks foot blaming press officer
Former Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams has broken his foot.
Bold action needed to tackle child obesity in Northern Ireland, says Cancer Research UK
Bold action is required from the Stormont Executive to tackle child obesity in Northern Ireland after new figures revealed 27% of children are either overweight or obese.
Naomi Long: We will look at online bullying prevention strategies, but onus is on global firms to stop it
Naomi Long has hit out at anonymous social media trolls but believes the issue extends far beyond devolved government.
Naomi Long: I want to cut off paramilitary gangs' supply of recruits
Naomi Long has said she wants to stamp out paramilitaries and paramilitary structures.
SF and DUP say they will restore faith in politics as Stormont Executive gets down to work
The new power-sharing Executive will rebuild the public's trust in local politics, Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill have said.
Barnier rubbishes Boris Johnson's claim that there won't be a border in Irish Sea
There will be a border in the Irish Sea under the Brexit deal negotiated by Boris Johnson, the EU's chief negotiator has said.
Justice Minister Naomi Long: I can't promise extra funding or better wages for struggling police
The new Justice Minister has admitted she cannot guarantee the PSNI more funding, even though she is well aware of the challenges it is facing.
Unions 'optimistic' after multimillion package offer from health minister Robin Swann
Unions have said they're optimistic following a "breakthrough" offer from Health Minister Robin Swann to resolve concerns around pay parity and safe staffing.
QUB-linked research body in dispute with firm over £7m payment
A publicly-funded research body has said the recovery of £7m in overdue royalty payments is a priority.
Northern Ireland Executive meets to discuss Stormont deal funding offer
The Northern Ireland Executive met on Tuesday morning to discuss the UK Government's offer of financial support following the New Decade New Approach deal.
Health Minister Robin Swann hails 'breakthrough' in strike action with £110m package announcement
New Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a £110million funding package in a bid to avert further healthcare strikes across Northern Ireland hailing it as a "breakthrough".
Assembly Speaker Maskey says he won't tolerate insults after spat with SDLP's McGrath
Assembly Speaker Alex Maskey accused SDLP MLA Colin McGrath of "insulting him" during a debate at Stormont.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar calls general election
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Northern Ireland has a very bright future ahead, Boris Johnson tells Stormont
Boris Johnson denied that his visit to Belfast yesterday was a publicity stunt.
TUV's Jim Allister hits out at parties over Sinn Fein Dail coalition snub
TUV leader Jim Allister has accused Fine Gael and Fianna Fail of double standards for ruling out a coalition government with Sinn Fein.
It will take £5bn to get Northern Ireland running again, Boris Johnson warned by economist Birnie
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Stormont funding package 'falls way short' - Finance Minister Conor Murphy
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has said the financial package being offered to the Stormont Executive "falls way short" of what was expected.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls for leadership from Northern Ireland politicians as Stormont resurrected
Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on Northern Ireland's political leaders to show leadership as Stormont returned from its three-year hiatus.
Water charges could be introduced in Northern Ireland, says DUP minister Poots
DUP Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has suggested water charges could be implemented in order fund some of the commitments made in the Stormont deal.
SDLP's Eastwood accuses Sinn Fein of breaking Stormont Speaker agreement
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Is that it? Long-awaited Stormont could have been a fresh start but it’s just a case of deja vu
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Ruth Dudley Edwards: Why extremists on republican side only hurt cause they hold dear with their intolerant ways
January 6 was the 40th anniversary of the murder of three UDR men: Robert Smith, an 18-year-old Protestant, and two 21-year-olds, the Protestant Richard Wilson and James Cochrane, the eighth Catholic UDR member to be killed. "He died for his country," said his mother.
Boris Johnson flies in to give new Stormont deal Westminster's rubber-stamp
Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar will visit Stormont today to meet ministers in the new power-sharing Executive and hear their plans for public services reform.
Fresh Stormont election needed as a fifth of MLAs were co-opted: Allister
A new Stormont election should take place because almost a fifth of MLAs who will take their seats in the new Assembly were co-opted, TUV leader Jim Allister has said.
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Suzanne Breen: Sisterly solidarity won't protect Foster and O'Neill who'll surely be looking over their shoulders
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Alex Kane: Civility at Stormont masks huge task ahead for new Executive
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