Budget negotiations entering ‘no-deal territory’, Paul Givan warns The UK Government has made an offer to the devolved powersharing Executive to assist with budget pressures Evening Standard · Sep 25
Sir Chris Bryant warns he will set Stormont budget if Executive fails to He said: ‘I think now it’s time for the political leaders in Northern Ireland to go ‘all right, we’ve got to live within our means’.’ Evening Standard · Sep 24
Travelers find the newest hack: Renting cars through Costco One of the biggest perks is that an additional driver is included at no extra cost The Independent UK · Sep 22
Effort to secure more funding from London for budget is ‘right fight’ – O’Neill First Minister Michelle O’Neill said she was ‘determined to take it to the end of the line’. Evening Standard · Sep 21
Uruguay's 72-Hour Deadline: What to Know About the Montevideo Port Standoff Katoen Natie asked Uruguay to declare Montevideo's port essential. The union threatens the ILO as the government's 72-hour deadline expires. Latin Times · Sep 11
Troubles legal costs almost double amount paid to victims, Chief Constable says Jon Boutcher answered questions at the monthly meeting of the NI Policing Board. Evening Standard · Sep 3
Ulster Unionist leader calls for ‘meaningful reform’ in health sector Health minister Mike Nesbitt resigned on Tuesday after a fallout with Mr Burrows. Evening Standard · Aug 19
Stormont ministers call on Andy Burnham to deliver ‘fair funding’ for NI The Executive has been unable to agree a budget for the current financial year, with departments operating on contingency budgets since April. Evening Standard · Aug 13
Sinn Fein has no intentions of collapsing Stormont, John O’Dowd says The Sinn Fein minister said his party had concerns about the behaviour of the DUP. Evening Standard · Aug 11
Bryant accused of ‘abdication of responsibility’ over victims’ scheme The Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme is to close to new applications at the end of August. Evening Standard · Aug 10
Stormont Finance Minister seeking ‘urgent meeting’ with Chancellor It comes as the Stormont Executive continues without an agreed budget. Evening Standard · Aug 10
K C Venugopal writes to LS Speaker urging Amit Shah statement on police action on students Congress MP K C Venugopal has urged the Lok Sabha Speaker to demand a statement. He wants Home Minister Amit Shah to address police brutalities against protesting students. Venugopal cited the Home Minister's responsibility for Delhi Police actions. He emphasized the constitutional mandate for executive accountability to Parliament. The opposition… The Economic Times · Aug 10
Sinn Fein sounds warning over future of powersharing amid ‘DUP behaviour’ DUP leader Gavin Robinson hit back saying his party is committed to Northern Ireland. Evening Standard · Jul 31
New NI Secretary arrives with a ‘check list’ rather than a ‘cheque book’ Sir Chris Bryant was speaking as Stormont parties are still without agreement on a budget for the administration. The Independent UK · Jul 31
Evening Standard · Jul 31 Decision time for ministers over ‘fairer’ funding for Northern Ireland – O’Dowd Stormont Finance Minister John O’Dowd was speaking ahead of new Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant meeting the parties later.
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Evening Standard · Jul 21 New NI Secretary Bryant says his door will be open to all Stormont parties Sir Chris Bryant was speaking after his appointment by Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday night.
Evening Standard · Jul 20 New Prime Minister Burnham pressed for ‘early engagement’ on Northern Ireland DUP leader Gavin Robinson said a visit to the region would be welcome.
Evening Standard · Jul 2 NI finances need to move on to ‘long-term sustainable footing’ – Benn Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn held talks with the leaders of Executive parties on Thursday.
Evening Standard · Jul 2 Government urged to fix NI funding ‘faultline’ as budget discussions begin Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has invited leaders of the Executive parties to talks at Hillsborough Castle.
Reason · Jun 24 D.C. Circuit Rejects Challenge to Trump Administration Expedited Removal Policy (Is an En Banc Petition to Follow?) Is the D.C. Circuit willing to allow "conservative" panel decisions on hot-button issues to stand? And is en banc review more than a way to ensure further review at One First Street?
Evening Standard · Jun 22 Starmer ‘treated those from Northern Ireland as second-class citizens’ – O’Neill First Minister Michelle O’Neill said the Prime Minister ‘refused to meet’ the Stormont Executive in recent years.
Evening Standard · Jun 18 Minister denies going missing during Belfast anti-immigration violence Violence flared in several areas in Northern Ireland last week after a graphic video clip emerged of a man being stabbed in north Belfast last Monday.
Evening Standard · Jun 16 Minister ‘disappointed’ proposed employment law reforms remain ‘blocked’ Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said workers and families are being ‘let down’ by the DUP’s ‘blocking’ of the draft legislation.
Barchart · Jun 4 Costco Slips on Plans to Refund Tariff Returns to Customers. The Negative Reaction May Be Deserved. Costco is planning to return its tariff refunds in some form to customers.