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The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Starmer’s speech interrupted by screaming child: ‘I’m nearly finished’

Sir Keir Starmer's speech was interrupted by a crying child as he addressed a crowd in Northern Ireland on Thursday (12 March).

The Independent UK

Treasury to work with NI Executive on heating oil support, Starmer says

Sir Keir Starmer said he is determined to stop people ‘getting ripped off’ on their energy bills.

Evening Standard

American on holiday in Northern Ireland claims the Irish left her in tears, but all they did was ask who she voted for

The woman claimed the Irish made her feel unwelcome, but people on TikTok aren't taking her side.

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Starmer visit ‘raises expectations’ he will act on high fuel costs – Sinn Fein

‘We’ve challenged the Prime Minister now to make an announcement,’ Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said.

Evening Standard

Look to the survivors – five steps for getting public apologies right

The real-world impact of research from Queen’s University Belfast in helping start the restitution process for survivors of institutional abuse in Northern Ireland

The Guardian - UK

Starmer ‘will not tolerate’ energy companies exploiting Middle East crisis for profit

Global oil prices have risen sharply in response to the conflict

The Independent UK

We will not tolerate companies profiteering from Middle East crisis – Starmer

The Prime Minister will visit Northern Ireland on Thursday.

Evening Standard

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Full probe into sex claims against ex-officer ‘essential’ for public trust

PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher welcomed the investigation being carried out by the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

O’Dowd calls for direct support for customers hit by home heating oil price rise

The Finance Minister said the powersharing Executive does not have the financial ‘firepower’ to fund any relief scheme.

Evening Standard

Rowers raising funds for charity stop in Northern Ireland to shelter from storm

One of the crew said the conditions are beyond tough and that at one point, he had a distress flare in his hand ‘ready to go’.

Evening Standard

More possible victims identified as ex-police officer accused of rape in Northern Ireland

Police ombudsman says scale of investigation now clearer after ‘significant amount of digital evidence’ seized

The Guardian - UK

Two deaths reported to drugs regulator over possible link to weight-loss jabs

More than 500 adverse drug reaction reports were made between 2024 to 2025 in Northern Ireland

The Independent UK

1.7m UK homes facing soaring bills as heating oil costs doubled in a week amid Iran conflict

Heating oil’s more volatile pricing is fed straight through to consumers, a key difference to gas and electricity energy supplies

The Independent UK

Call for information as UK ‘moves closer’ to agreement with EU on agrifood trade

The Government is aiming to cut red tape, increase choice for consumers and restrict food price inflation.

Evening Standard

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Households on heating oil already grappling with soaring prices

The problem is particularly acute in Northern Ireland, where 62.5% of homes rely on it, compared to the UK average of just over 5%.

The Independent UK

‘I lost £1000 in a day’: Heating oil price spike leaves households and suppliers out of pocket

Heating oil prices spiked by as much as £100 over the weekend

Evening Standard

‘Worm moon’ to be visible to skygazers in the UK on Tuesday

Clear skies are forecast in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, offering a chance to see the full moon.

Evening Standard

NI ‘least energy secure’ part of UK, MLAs warned amid surging oil prices

The majority of households (61%) in Northern Ireland use oil as their primary method of household heating, compared to just 5% across the UK.

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‘Disappointing’ NI First Minister not at UK briefings on Iran – Little-Pengelly

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill said she ‘will not be part of any briefing by the British government on their military operations’.

Evening Standard

First Minister says UK made ‘absolutely the wrong call’ on Iran involvement

DUP leader Gavin Robinson said the UK ‘should have been involved earlier’.

Evening Standard

No record of Jeffrey Epstein staying at Hillsborough Castle, according to trawl

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said records of visits to Hillsborough Castle are ‘disposed of’ after three to six years.

The Guardian - UK

Police and MI5 waged campaign of illegal interference against BBC journalist, tribunal told

Former Northern Ireland correspondent Vincent Kearney subjected to ‘unprecedented’ surveillance, says lawyer

The Guardian - UK

Epstein claims cast shadow over legacy of Northern Ireland peacemakers Clinton and Mitchell

Former US president’s part in ending the Troubles threatened by fallout from Epstein scandal, which has tainted his former envoy, George Mitchell

The Independent UK

Three dead and four injured after three-vehicle crash in Northern Ireland

Two men, aged 31 and 48, and a 23-year-old woman were pronounced dead at the scene

Evening Standard

£14,000 pay increase recommended for Northern Ireland Assembly members

There will be a two-week consultation on the proposals.

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