Stormont3 hrs agoMore talks due in bid to break budget deadlockThe Stormont executive maintains it cannot balance the books without more support from London.3 hrs ago18 hrs agoO'Neill and McDonald attend police interview over Garvaghy Road protestUnionist parties have called for action against O'Neill and others over the protests, accusing nationalist parties of acting unlawfully.18 hrs ago1 day agoUniversities face 'substantial' funding cuts amid budget delay Both Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University are expected to have financial deficits in 2025/26.1 day ago2 days agoRyanair offered £67m grant for NI engine facilityIt is thought the facility would create up to 600 jobs.2 days ago6 days agoDivided executive 'speaking as one' on budget, says finance minister Executive ministers met with the secretary of state on Friday but it ended without any resolution to the budget crisis.6 days ago8 days agoFirst minister 'does not accept' there is no more money for StormontThe Northern Ireland secretary says there is "very little financial accountability or responsibility" across the executive.8 days ago12 Oct 2026Campaigners claim minister attempting to undermine 'Holiday Hunger Bill' The education minister has warned it would immediately cost his department £20m a year at a time when it is already struggling to balance its budget.12 Oct 202611 Oct 2026It's within DUP's gift to remove O'Neill as first minister, says LockhartCarla Lockhart says unionist voters are angry at Michelle O'Neill over her role in the Garvaghy Road protests.11 Oct 202610 Oct 2026Four key takeaways from the Drumcree dispute so farBBC News NI's Political Editor Enda McClafferty assesses the fallout from the Drumcree dispute so far.10 Oct 2026...
