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Spending Review 2025 – what Reeves’ plans mean for you and your money

Sabrina Lawlor, APIL’s Northern Ireland representative.

NI mum and lawyer appointed to leading role with UK-wide campaign organisation

Some of the folk who enjoyed the craic at the East Londonderry UUP Association's annual festive get-together near Bellarena.

We’re back in business! East Londonderry UUP tells members.

Which cars would you pick for your dream garage?

My top six dream cars on BOTB – and why I’d pick each one

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Rising tariffs and a falling pound: how it could affect holiday prices

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UK pensions at risk as Trump tariffs spark fears of 'Black Monday 2'

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Costly tariffs on Trump's Liberation Day: how it could hit your wallet

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Liberation Day: wide Trump tariffs expected - what it means for the UK

Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 5 2024.

Watch: When is Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony?

Politics, family matters, and religion are the topics most likely to lead to arguments during the Christmas holidays

The biggest talking points of 2024 - and number one is no surprise

Stormont opposition leader Matthew O’Toole (SDLP)

‘No consequence’ for DUP ministers who boycotted North South Ministerial Council

Kamala Harris, Donald Trump.

Watch: Donald Trump wins Arizona completing sweep of swing states

A poll of 2,000 Brits found Michelle Obama, Bill Gates or Arnold Schwarzenegger would be the best next president of the United States

Brits reveal who they want as US president

Energy Security Ed Miliband, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar at the Port of Greenock while on the General Election campaign trail in May

Nine out of ten green boffins threaten to quit jobs if not supported

Naomi McBurney. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Former UUP Stormont candidate is appointed to council by Alliance Party

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Winter Fuel Payments: how did my MP vote - full list
MPs have voted in favour of significant cuts, leaving thousands of pensioners uncertain ❄️
Alex Nelson

Lagan Valley MLA Robbie Butler has welcomed Mike Nesbitt's candidature and said he is right for the role 'at this time'. Pic credit: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Butler says Mike Nesbitt is right for leader role ‘at this time’

Kamala Harris, like Joe Biden, is a champion of decency. However, she is prone to mis-steps and gaffes, writes Michael Deasy

Letter: Simple manoeuvres may decide US election result

Declining engagement in politics is illustrated by the low 59.9% turnout in the general election last month. But there are unionist fears that citizens' assemblies could push for constitutional change in Northern Ireland

Fresh idea for controversial citizens' assemblies - which pose risk to unionists

SDLP Leader Colm Eastwood is re-elected in Foyle at Meadowbank Sports Arena, Magherafelt, during the count for the 2024 General Election. Picture date: Friday July 5, 2024.

Democratic process now 'without fear of intimidation or violence'

Live general election coverage and results in full from across the UK (Photo: Kim Mogg)

Live Farage wins with Starmer set to be next PM - election latest updates

Health Minister Robin Swann on BBC Sunday Politics

Robin Swann to step down as health minister ahead of Westminster election

Health minister Robin Swann

Robin Swann to step down as health minister for general election campaign

There is probably a limit to the vote the TUV can attract, mostly around what might be regarded as a fundamental unionist vote, traditional in faith to God and Country, and currently lying across the TUV and DUP electorate

David Hoey: Unionism was restless, even before the events of this weekend

Reform UK leader Richard Tice addresses the TUV annual conference in Kells

Reform UK boss slams gender ‘madness’ and net zero

Letters to editor

Letter: Sunak’s antisemitism slur won't deter us from criticising Israel

Morning View

Editorial: The suggestion that money was no object helped Casement costs soar
News Letter editorial on Monday March 4 2024:
Editorial

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly (left) and Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill attending a PSNI graduation ceremony at the PSNI College, Belfast.

Sandra Chapman: Women are now running the political show in NI

Letters to editor

A letter from Clive Maxwell: The unionist community has drifted off course

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson - who has previously ridiculed critics of his deal with the government - has told party members that he welcomes debate within unionism on the issue.

Donaldson ‘welcomes debate’ on deal

As a leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson faced his challenge squarely and acted pragmatically, writes Arthur Aughey. Mr Donaldson says the deal represents "real change" and will ensure Northern Ireland's place in the UK's internal market (Photo: Liam McBurney/PA)

Arthur Aughey: Proclaiming equal citizenship is vacuous

The Supreme Court rejected Rishi Sunak's immigration plan as unlawful. Now critics say that the legislation cannot apply in Northern Ireland on the same basis as the rest of the country, because of the Windsor Framework

Owen Polley: The Rwanda bill could mean a tricky start to 2024 for unionists

Lord Nolan’s principles included accountability, leadership, selflessness and objectivity. Photo by Neil Munns/PA.

Norman Hamilton: Politics should be about honesty and ethics

TUV leader Jim Allister. Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Restoring NI's place in the UK internal market will help business community: TUV

Keir Starmer is interrupted by a heckler. Credit: Getty

Keir Starmer Labour conference speech crashed by protester

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers his keynote speech at the Conservative Party annual conference at Manchester Central convention complex. Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Politics not working as it should, all over UK says PM Rishi Sunak

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Liz Truss has been claiming from fund for ex-prime ministers despite only 49 days in office (Getty Images)

Liz Truss claims from fund for ex-PMs despite only 49 days in office

If bringing Stormont down was the right thing to do, then there would be a logical outcome to that approach

Doug Beattie: Being in the arena is better than being outside

Keir Mather

Who is Keir Mather? The new Labour MP for Selby and Ainsty

Ben Wallace will step down from his role at the next cabinet reshuffle

Full list of Tory MPs stepping down ahead of next general election

Ben Wallace will step down as defence secretary at the next cabinet reshuffle

Ben Wallace to step down as defence secretary

Boris Johnson earns over £21k an hour for his roles outside of politics

Boris Johnson rakes in over £21k as second job earnings revealed

Former UK health secretary Sajid Javid

Senior Tory Sajid Javid says MPs £86,000 salary ‘should be doubled’

Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson

Which Tory MPs have resigned triggering a by-election?

Nigel Adams, MP for Selby and Ainsty pictured outside Selby Abbey.

Another Tory MP resigns and triggers a third by-election

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Will Boris Johnson stand as an MP in a different seat?

Ballot boxes being opened at the recent council election count in Northern Ireland. The non-voting issue is a societal problem, but particularly a unionist one. It feels like we are clutching in the darkness struggling to know who we are

Letter: A crisis in Protestant identity and faith is behind non voting

Pacemaker Archive Belfast. Peter brooke at Stormont. 07-05-1991. 212-91-BW

Peter Brooke: Death of ex-NI Sec who believed IRA unlikely to be beaten by force

The Plaid Cymru leader announced his resignation after a report found the party had "failed to implement a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment"

Adam Price quits as Plaid Cymru leader after report

Prime minister Rishi Sunak

When will the next general election take place?

Jerry Springer, legendary talk show host, dead at 79

Labour MP Diane Abbott attends a Stand Up to Racism rally outside Downing Street. Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty

Diane Abbott has Labour whip withdrawn after “deeply offensive” letter

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer publishes tax details

Pictured is artist impression of proposed Blackstaff Square vision. The concept plans suggest a vibrant space complete with a pavement café stretching from the Crown Liquor Saloon onto Great Victoria Street and Brunswick Street. The vision also advocates for reduced traffic in the area with the pedestrianisation and high-quality resurfacing of Amelia Street to integrate the road surface into the surrounding square

Linen Quarter BID reveal new vison to re-imagine Blackstaff Square

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