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The Commons heard NHS waiting times in Northern Ireland are the longest in the UK and public services are ‘in crisis’ because of a lack of funding.

The decision was made due to ‘a significant risk that it would not be built in time’, leaving England, Scotland and Wales as the remaining hosts

As the dust settles on Labour’s historic election win, Keir Starmer, the UK’s new prime minister, has appointed his team of senior ministers. These men and women (of whom there are a record number in this cabinet) are now responsible for governing and delivering on the party’s manifesto commitments.

Northern Ireland’s politicians and the Irish government hopeful of a post-Brexit reset and an end to Tory turmoil

An incoming Labour cabinet would have the advantage of not having to learn on the job, says political economist Andrew Hindmoor

Exclusive: A furious row has broken out after a Reform candidate’s last minute defection to the Tories

Several towns in Northern Ireland were badly impacted by flooding as a result of heavy rain in recent weeks.

Businesses in Downpatrick were beginning the clean-up operation after some were nearly entirely submerged in water.

Hilary Benn was speaking after severe flooding hit areas of counties Down, Antrim and Armagh following heavy rain last week.