The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Claire Hanna lambasts arrogance of former PM and ‘stinking status quo’ in Stormont that has stifled ambition

Alex Burghart said he had wanted to come to Belfast in the four months since his appointment but has not been able to secure the money from his party.

The zones are now in place in England and Wales, with the equivalent having come into force in Scotland in September and Northern Ireland last year.

They have contended the measures announced by the Chancellor will increase the employer cost base.

Stormont finance minister Caoimhe Archibald said while the settlement was encouraging, it was not enough to plug a projected funding gap.

This international window saw ups and downs for Germany, Scotland step up a gear and drama for Wales and Northern Ireland

Former defence minister Mark Francois pressed Sir Keir Starmer on plans for the Northern Ireland Legacy Act.

Funding for the deals had been paused earlier this year.

Across the UK, how children are identified with special educational needs, and how they are then supported, differs according to where they live. There are broad similarities in the approaches in Wales, England and Northern Ireland. But in Scotland things are done differently.