NewsN. IrelandN. Ireland Politics'Progress made' on bid to agree Stormont budget at castle talksLocal parties met UK government ministers in a new attempt to agree a Stormont budget.3 days agoNorthern Ireland Politics'I would have never protected Jeffrey Donaldson', says PootsSinn Féin calls on the Speaker to "stand aside" over his handling of misconduct concerns a young woman raised about Jeffrey Donaldson.5 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsA gay sauna visit and an 'exploited' young woman – the double life of Jeffrey DonaldsonBBC NI Spotlight investigates the long-serving Christian politician jailed for child sex offences. 26 Jun 2026Northern Ireland PoliticsCivil Service decision on Pride 'disappointing' says ministerAgriculture Minister Andrew Muir was speaking after it emerged the NICS had decided not to participate in the LGBT events this summer.24 Jun 2026Northern IrelandBid to raise minimum age of criminal responsibility formally failsUnionist parties opposed to increasing the age from 10 to 14 in most cases had deployed a veto known as a petition of concern.6 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsPoots says he has 'nothing to answer for' over Donaldson concernsThe Democratic Unionist Party says it is in the process of commissioning an independent review into safeguarding issues. 6 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsDUP commissioning review following Donaldson convictionThe DUP leadership said they are deeply concerned by allegations that have surfaced in recent days.26 Jun 2026Northern Ireland PoliticsMagee student target date 'under review', MLAs toldThe campus currently has about 6,500 students, with a target of reaching 10,000 students by 2032. Warning over undergraduate places if budget not agreedA Department for the Economy official warns 1,700 places would be at risk come September.PM's former aide Sue Gray says she 'fears for Stormont' Baroness Gray was speaking at a panel event organised by the SDLP exploring constitutional change, coinciding with the 10-year anniversary of Brexit.Jeffrey Donaldson's life in politics: From DUP leader to convicted child sex abuserJeffrey Donaldson's career took him from the UUP to the DUP leadership, but he now faces a prison sentence after being convicted of child sex abuse.Sir Keir Starmer's 'lasting love' for Northern IrelandAs the prime minister announces his resignation, Gareth Gordon takes a look at his relationship with Northern Ireland.