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Alfredo "Freddie" Scappaticci pictured at the 1987 funeral of IRA man Larry Marley.

Government to ‘consider’ ruling in response to calls to name Stakeknife

The government has allocated £16.6 million for schemes to alleviate trade problems caused by the Irish Sea border.

Murphy Review: Government will actively promote 'dual market access'

The emblem of the SAS. Sir David Davis told MPs today that lawyers for the SAS Regimental Association have threatened the government with legal action over its Troubles legacy legislation

Government threatened with legal action by SAS association over Troubles reforms

The government has been assured the BBC is examining a report accusing the corporation of selectively editing a speech by Donald Trump on the day of the US Capitol attack.

MPs press BBC chairman on edit of Trump speech

The next emergency alert system test is due to take place in the UK in September 2025.

Everything you need to know about Emergency Alert test

The details were outlined in a policy paper published by Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn on Thursday.

New schemes to ease flow of veterinary medicines into Northern Ireland

Workers at British nuclear power station Sizewell C could be taken to work by Wrightbus hydrogen buses for the entirety of its construction, if a new trial launched this week is successful. Pictured are officials welcoming the new trial

Workers at British nuclear power station taken to work by NI's Wrightbus

‘Healthy Hearts’ offering expert advice to tackle the UK’s cardiovascular health crisis

New publication addresses national crisis in quest for ‘Healthy Hearts’

Gerry Adams was interned without trial in 1973 at Long Kesh internment camp. Controversy has arisen in the last week about whether Lord Hermer, the UK attorney general, played a role in the decision of the UK government not to appeal a court ruling which opened up the way for Mr Adams and other ex-internees to claim compensation. Outrage has been expressed at the possibility of Mr Adams getting payouts from the UK government over internment. In the House of Commons today, DUP MP Jim Shannon said Mr Adams' hands "are dripping with innocent blood, not least from when he was the commander of the La Mon bombing, which killed and maimed some of my constituents". Mr Adams has been approached for comment. He has always denied being a member of the IRA.

Government under fire over ‘conflict of interest’ concerns for Attorney General

Sean Brown, 61, was abducted and killed by loyalist paramilitaries as he locked the gates at Bellaghy Wolfe Tones Club in May 1997

Government rejects call for public inquiry into GAA official’s murder

The Harland and Wolff Shipyard in Belfast. The Government has announced that financial support for the shipyard would be too risky for UK taxpayers. Photo by Jonathan Porter/Press Eye

Helping Harland and Wolff with Government cash would be 'too risky'

(left to right) Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris, First Minister Michelle O'Neill, Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly and Minister for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, pose for a photograph at the first East-West Council meeting at Dover House in London

East-West Council is not a 'talking shop' says government after first meeting

This image provided by Maxar Technologies shows an overview of al-Ahli Hospital after explosion in Gaza City

Hospital strike in Gaza caused by missile heading towards Israel, says Sunak

Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said the government's legacy legislation was vital for those who 'want answers and an end to protracted processes that deliver outcomes for very few'

‘Legacy Bill will finally provide answers for many Troubles families’

New research has accused the government of not doing enough to support sustainable farming

Government accused of undermining food security by not supporting farmers

The new regulations in Northern Ireland will make 'age-appropriate, comprehensive and scientifically accurate education on sexual and reproductive health and rights, covering prevention of early pregnancy and access to abortion' a compulsory component of the curriculum for students

Students to get information about access to abortion and contraception services
The Government has introduced legislation to ensure that school pupils in Northern Ireland receive age-appropriate information about access to contraception and abortion services.
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Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Wednesday May 17, 2023.

Government ‘committed’ to ensuring NI can trade freely with rest of the UK

Huge changes are coming to WhatsApp messenger app

WhatsApp now allows users to hide intimate chats - how it works

27th April 2023Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris meets with the five main Northern Ireland parties at Hillsborough Castle, Co. Down, to discuss the new budget. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

Government offers 'flexibility' on £300m overspend as it tables Stormont budget

Rishi Sunak has declared his wife’s shares in a childcare agency set to benefit from budget amid investigation

Breaking Rishi Sunak declares wife’s shares in firm amid investigation

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris, right, welcomed the announcement, saying: “The £57 million funding will support the vital work of community and voluntary organisations, enabling them to support people in Northern Ireland into secure and sustainable employment,”

£57 million funding package announced for charities and community organisations

The final payment of £1.1 billion, made this week, brings the case to a close.

UK pays EU £2.3bn in import settlement

Pacemaker Press. 03-02-2022: The Bangor Marina area of Bangor

Levelling-up funding of £71m unveiled to boost 10 projects in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris has caused controversy with comments over water charges.

Heaton-Harris says water charges possible for NI as he sets NI budget

Liz Truss today sacked chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng. Photo: Getty

Fracking site renamed ‘Liz Truss Career Memorial’ on Google Maps

A higher percentage of householders in Northern Ireland rely on home heating oil than fellow consumers in GB.

Northern Ireland Secretary says he is aware of energy market differences

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons

Government confirms £400 energy discount will be delivered in Northern Ireland
The Government has committed to delivering a £400 energy bill discount to people in Northern Ireland, Stormont Finance Minister Conor Murphy has said.
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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Brandon Lewis

Government ‘committed to delivering abortion services’ in Northern Ireland

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the Government’s Bill will remove the ‘long shadow of the protocol’ from NI if the laws are enacted, along with associated regulations to implement their provisions

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson: Bill ‘will remove long shadow of NI Protocol’

Paul Whitters

Information on death of schoolboy shot by plastic bullet released from archives

First News: A beary good idea!

The new treatment has officially been approved for use in the UK (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

What you need to know about new Covid-19 treatment sotrovimab - and how it works

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a press conference after cases of the new Covid-19 variant were confirmed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2021 in London, England. UK authorities confirmed today that two cases of the new Omicron Covid-19 variant, which had prompted a flurry of travel bans affecting several countries in Southern Africa, were found in the UK. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Tighter rules on face masks and PCR tests for foreign travel announced

Allegra Stratton said that an EV did not currently fit with her lifestyle (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Government climate spokesperson ‘won’t swap diesel for EV’

The move is part of One Britain One Nation Day on Friday, June 25 (Getty Images)

Government encourages children to sing this 'One Britain One Nation' song on Jun...

The Government has announced it plans to bring a Covid-status certification system into place in England, as part of the easing of lockdown restrictions (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's how Covid-status certification will work in England as mass event trials ...

The Government has announced the first areas of the UK which will benefit from ultra-fast broadband (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the UK areas due to receive ultra fast broadband first - and when it w...

The Government is being urged to recognise long Covid as an occupational disease and set up a compensation scheme for frontline workers suffering from the condition (Photo: Shutterstock)

Campaigners want long Covid compensation scheme for frontline workers - here’s w...

Home Office’s ‘hostile environment on steroids’ sees failure to check detained m...

Lord Trimble backed Brexit but said that the protocol ‘rips apart’ the Belfast Agreement

Belfast Agreement architect Trimble says Irish Sea Border ‘rips up’ accord

The Government has withdrawn a ‘“stay home, save lives” advert after it was deemed as depicting women in a sexist way (Photo: Shutterstock)

This Government advert was withdrawn for its ‘sexist’ depiction of women

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Here's how the new 1-9 number GCSE grading system works - and the equivalent gra...

The government has signed up for potential Covid-19 vaccines

Government signs deal for 90 million doses of potential Covid-19 vaccines

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Some at-home coronavirus test kits have been deemed not fit for purpose by the g...

Press Eye - Abortion Protest Walk - Stormont Estate - 6th September
Photograph by Declan Roughan.

Over 10,000 people joined a silent walk on Stormont tonight in protest at Westminster's imposition of what they call "extreme abortion laws" on the people of Northern Ireland.

Abortion guidelines for NI published ahead of law change

From June 2020 around 3.7 million households across the UK which previously received a free licence will now have to pay for one

TV licence changes: BBC and Government accused of 'letting down' over-75s

The European flag and the Union flag flying outside Parliament in London. Pic by Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Brexit backstop: Promise of '˜strong role' for Stormont '˜meaningless', says Nig...

MPs: Post-Brexit agriculture plans will have serious impact on NI farms

Government's draft proposals on decision-making at Stormont '˜need more work'

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Government to make 'significant' statement on NI administration

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Government notes frustrations of powersharing impasse milestone protests

The gap must be closed say MPs

More action needed to close gender pay gap, MPs warn

The legacy consultation is a step in trying to establish the structures for dealing with the past that were agreed in outline at the Stormont House talks, which concluded above in December 2014. Photo Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

Government launches consultation on Troubles legacy

Ticket touts targeted by fresh government legislation

Victims commissioner Judith Thompson at the Hilton Hotel in Templepatrick, following a meeting with Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire, as the Government has vowed to press ahead with a public consultation on new mechanisms to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles, with or without the restoration of Stormont powersharing.

Troubles legacy to be tackled with public consultation even without powersharing

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