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New death duties have plunged farming families across Northern Ireland into money stress, industry bodies have said, leaving them worried they won't be able to afford to inherit the family land. Photo: James Hardisty

MPs call on Westminster to scrap family farm inheritance tax

Ulster Farmers' Union president, John McLenaghan.

Farmers: Budget hasn't touched taxes strangling our family businesses

Morning View

Editorial: Pressures on our farm businesses need addressed

The UFU's dairy chair, Cyril Orr, says farming families are coming under increasing pressure.

Half of farmers say inheritance tax fears threaten long-term future of industry

Kemi Badenoch meets veterans in London, as the government’s Troubles Bill enters the report stage

MPs warn bill won’t get proper scrutiny

Morning View

Editorial: Labour rally a reminder of the big challenges facing the UK

Morning View

Editorial: MPs made the right decision on assisted suicide law

Campaigners during a protest for and against assisted dying outside Parliament

MPs reject attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales

A general view of the Houses of Parliament seen from the River Thames, London

Labour whips accused of ‘tactics’ to delay Northern Ireland Legacy debate

The VAT differential across the island of Ireland is putting hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland under pressure, a Westminster committee has heard.

VAT differential on island of Ireland ‘putting NI businesses under pressure’

National Trust says all plants it sells are now 100% peat-free

National Trust says all plants it sells are now 100% peat-free

TikTok, Snapchat and other social media companies have been asked by MPs to set out how they identify dangerous driving content on their platforms.

Tiktok, Snapchat and other social media firms feel heat from MPs

The Jesters pose for a photo during the Ballymena 400 celebrations in the town on Tuesday 25 August 2026.

Commons recognises Ballymena reaching 400 while town celebrates

Price Bailey have released their new report

Ad Feature British businesses trust Parliament more than MPs do

DUP leader Gavin Robinson says the UK Border Force "appears confused about its powers" in Northern Ireland. (Photo by Kelvin Boyes /Press Eye)

DUP leader tells government to enforce immigration laws in Northern Ireland

DUP leader Gavin Robinson.

DUP boss asks who is protecting NI's borders after 'staggering' evidence
The DUP leader has questioned who is protecting Northern Ireland’s borders, after the Home Office said they don’t stop busses coming from Dublin, citing risk assessments amongst their reasons.
David Thompson

To see this brilliant campaigner Nigel Farage - who used to play the press so cleverly - whingeing self-pityingly about annoying queries about the source and purpose of his new riches is to see a giant crumble

Ruth Dudley Edwards: Farage has come to believe that everything is about him

Violence flared in several areas in Northern Ireland in June after a graphic video clip emerged of a man being stabbed in north Belfast.. Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck also told MPs that a man charged over a stabbing which preceded the violence may be from Chad, and not Sudan as previously believed. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Ethnic minority communities in NI still ‘living in fear’ one month after riots

Nigel Farage resigns and vows to fight by-election

Tributes have been paid to Sir George Howarth, who has sadly died. He was a former parliamentary under-secretary of state at the Northern Ireland Office

Sir Lindsay Hoyle leads tributes to former Labour MP Sir George Howarth

Ulster Unionist leader Jon Burrows. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Jon Burrows: Under Starmer working people paid more and farmers felt abandoned

Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation paves the way for a new leader following Andy Burnham’s landslide Makefield by-election win on Friday.

What might Andy Burnham as PM mean for the City and economy?

Four terminally ill women stand on plinths in Parliament Square, London, forming a public installation calling on MPs to act on their democratic mandate and bring back the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill in the next Parliament. Picture date: Wednesday April 22, 2026.

Euthanasia bill returns to House of Commons

A new joint first minister title in Northern Ireland “won’t fix a single pot hole”, DUP leader Gavin Robinson has said.

Joint first minister title at Stormont ‘won’t fix a single pot hole’ – Robinson

Wes Streeting, says Sir Keir Starmer should set out a timetable for standing down as prime minister if Andy Burnham wins this week's Makerfield by-election.

PM should give standing down date if Burnham wins, says Streeting

Ben Lowry on Channel 4 News on Wednesday evening from Belfast city centre, seen alongside Lilian Seenoi-Barr of the SDLP from Londonderry. She referred to a unionist culture of racism, which Ben rejected. Image: Channel 4 News

Ben Lowry: It is a slur to say unionists are more racist than nationalists

Morning View

Editorial: Reform stamp duty and council tax at same time
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Editorial: Fresh proof that UK lost control of immigration

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Editorial: Blair is right about Labour but partly to blame for UK ills

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Editorial: PSNI supporters won’t criticise SF on its PSNI failure

A young Sinn Fein supporter outside Andersontown police station October 5, 2002 in west Belfast. Today's report finds that 'vocal support for policing and careers in the PSNI from political and civil society leaders has not been consistent from all communities in Northern Ireland'

MPs attack lack of political support for police jobs but decline to name party

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks to small business owners during a visit to Home Cafe and Kitchen in Kensal Rise, north west London, as new figures have shown the UK recorded stronger than expected economic growth. Picture date: Monday May 18, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok/PA Wire

No timetable for me to quit as PM, says Starmer

King Charles III, wearing the Imperial State Crown and the Robe of State, alongside Queen Camilla, wearing the George IV State Diadem and an embroidered gown by Fiona Clare, in the Chamber of the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London. His speech sets out the agenda of the government of the day (Chris Jackson/PA Wire)

'Meaningless': Unionists react to King's Speech amid Starmer exit speculation

The Tories will seek to block efforts on Monday to bring the proposed legislation into the next parliamentary session, which is due to begin after the King’s Speech on May 13

Tories to vote against carrying over Northern Ireland Troubles Bill

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer gives an interview at the Newcastle United Foundation Community Centre in Newcastle. Picture date: Thursday April 23, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Mandelson allegations politically motivated: Keir Starmer

John French, the chief executive of the Utility Regulator NI, said that after Brexit Northern Ireland was 'decoupled' from Great Britain's electricity market

Irish Sea border hiking up electricity costs in Northern Ireland says regulator

Former Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) boss Sir Olly Robbins appearing before the Foreign Affairs Committee at the Houses of Parliament in London. The Foreign Office's top civil servant left his post after it emerged the department had overruled a security vetting process to clear Lord Peter Mandelson to become UK ambassador to the US. Picture date: Tuesday April 21, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

Robbins: No 10 was dismissive on vetting of Mandelson

Labour’s war on the Legacy Act was a product of pandering to Queen’s University law department as well as to nationalist legacy groups and the Irish

Jeff Dudgeon: Labour’s legacy bill which is anti security forces has stalled

Screen grab of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer following his statement in the House of Commons, London, on security vetting. Picture date: Monday April 20, 2026. PA Photo.

Starmer: Staggering I was not told Mandelson failed vetting check

Morning View

Editorial: Huge delay to Westlink/M2 junction upgrade is a farce and disgrace

UK farmers have threatened to block Britain’s roads if Rachel Reeves fails to bring down fuel prices

Letter: Farming industry persecuted once again

Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, DUP MP Gregory Campbell warned that more protests are being organised for next week, and that action is needed “to ensure these protests don’t escalate out of control”

Northern Ireland MPs call on Prime Minister to act amid fuel protests

Sir Keir Starmer’s priority seems to be managing Labour malcontents

Owen Polley: A strong PM would hold firm line on immigration

The House of Lords have voted to approve the details of the Crime and Policing Bill that will decriminalise abortion up to birth

Letter: Public wasn’t consulted on abortion ‘up to birth’

Ben Habib has been unwavering in his opposition to the Irish Sea border

Letter: Advance UK offers unionists a rare opportunity

Gavin Robinson said he believes the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill will not pass this year as Labour MPs do not want it to come through ahead of local elections in England, Scotland and Wales

DUP leader: Government dishonouring Legacy pledges as Labour divided on veterans

Scotland has been saved from legislation that would have led to the premature death of many lives

Letter: Rejection of assisted dying bill welcomed

Tonia Antoniazzi said MPs were frustrated at government inaction at warnings from the voluntary sector

Government 'hasn't listened to warnings on funding for NI voluntary sector'

St Patrick's Day is marked in Belfast with a parade through the city centre

Brian Walker: St Patrick’s Day fun on way – but it wasn't always like this

This image released by the Royal Thai Navy shows Thai cargo ship, Mayuree Naree, that was struck and set ablaze by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz today (Royal Thai Navy via AP)

UFU boss condemns 'profiteering' as he says farmers especially hit by oil spike

The price of home heating continued to rise as the war in Iran hit global supplies. Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Northern Ireland MPs to meet Treasury over fuel crisis as oil prices spiral

Alliance MLA Eoin Tennyson launched a consultation into an NI conversion therapy ban in 2024

Ex-Tavistock manager warns against Alliance plans to outlaw 'conversion therapy'

Lagan Valley MP Sorcha Eastwood says she is open to a discussion on a ministry for men and boys.

Refreshing to hear 'women are women and men are men' comment - MP

Andrew’s behaviour and conduct has been scrutinised in the press, and investigated by the police

Letter: Andrew crisis recalls expenses scandal

Royal Mail has been pressed to respond to a Westminster committee which has raised concerns about “chaos” in the service - with Banbridge and Lisburn among areas currently suffering.

MPs press Royal Mail to explain 'chaos' - NI postodes impacted

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