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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

Neasa Quigley, President, NI Chamber

Employment costs remain major barrier to NI business growth

Morning View

Editorial: Pressures on our farm businesses need addressed

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who has been challenged to deliver “meaningful help” for struggling families in his Government’s first Budget – rather than “showboating on TikTok and Gogglebox”.

PM urged to deliver ‘meaningful help’ in Budget instead of ‘showboating’

Ulster Farmers' Union president John McLenaghan said farming families have been plunged into severe stress by inheritance tax changes and rising costs.

Farmers plead for Westminster to end tax stress in tomorrow's budget

Ulster Unionist deputy leader Diana Armstrong called for farm planning laws in Northern Ireland to be relaxed to match those in England. Photo: Presseye/Stephen Hamilton

Red tape shutting NI farmers out of valuable tourism market: UUP

UFU president John McLenaghan said farming families have been plunged into severe stress by inheritance tax changes.

End tax stress crisis on farming families, says union

Prime Minister Andy Burnham on his way to PMQs on Wednesday (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

PM tells Stormont ministers to ‘step forward’ and set a budget

Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court during his trial in June.

Breaking Jeffrey Donaldson accused of 2016 rape inside Westminster

Alan Lowry, chair FSB NI

‘We need responsible budgeting’: NI businesses warn against more tax hikes

Morning View

Editorial: PM's proposals will need careful scrutiny

Lisburn Fusiliers Flute Band putting on a show during a previous Lisburn Tattoo in the city centre.

Lisburn Tattoo prepares to mark Ulster Day - anniversary of Ulster Covenant

28th September 1912: Leader of the Unionists and founder of the paramilitary Ulster Volunteers Edward Carson (1854 - 1935) signing the Solemn Oath of the Covenant in Belfast, in protest against the Home Rule Bill. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Preparations under way for Ulster Day celebrations of signing of Ulster Covenant

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly delivers a speech to the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) conference at La Mon Hotel, Belfast. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Little-Pengelly says unionists wanting direct rule need to 'get real'

Farmers faced skyrocketing fuel and fertiliser prices as global conflicts hit agricultural supplies here, the UFU says.

Farming threat as fertiliser price skyrockets amid high fuel costs

Morning View

Editorial: Cardiff gathering was an empty stunt by the UK's nationalist parties
News Letter editorial on Tuesday September 15 2026
Editorial

Nationalist leaders from across the UK came together in Cardiff. Pic: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

UK’s nationalist leaders come together to sign joint pledge

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald attended a meeting of the first ministers of the UK’s three devolved nations – SNP leader John Swinney, Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth and Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill

Westminster’s time is coming to an end – SNP, Plaid and Sinn Fein leaders

TUV leader Jim Allister. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Government's fresh 'unfettered access' claim rejected by Jim Allister

Prime Minister Andy Burnham pictured during a visit to Belfast on August 27

Owen Polley: Government must face down nationalist tantrums and agitation

Prime Minister Andy Burnham makes first official visit to Belfast and stops off at the Cathedral Quarter. Photo by Matt Mackey

Andy Burnham to meet political leaders during first visit to NI as PM

Dobbins Inn, Carrickfergus. Photo: Google

Closure of historic Carrickfergus hotel 'another warning for hospitality sector'

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

In the wake of this week's incident involving two swans trapped by pollution, MP Robin Swann has pledged to once again bring Lough Neagh to Westminster. Photo: House of Commons

Swans stuck on Lough Neagh pollution to be raised at Westminster - by Swann

Andy Burnham is focused on increased regional devolution for the UK

Letter: UK is best served by one central government

Minister of Finance John O'Dowd has announced how Local Growth Fund cash will be spent. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

O'Dowd reveals how Executive will spend cash it wanted to give community sector

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan, pictured, has accused the police of siding with trans-rights activists after his conviction for damaging a transgender campaigner’s mobile phone was overturned.

Graham Linehan accuses police of taking sides after conviction overturned
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has accused the police of siding with trans-rights activists after his conviction for damaging a transgender campaigner’s mobile phone was overturned.
By Mathilde Grandjean, Press Association

Representatives from Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Ahoghill Traders' Association and volunteers and the new clock in Ahoghill.
The traditional chimes of Big Ben will now ring through Ahoghill following the installation of a new village clock. The £90,000 project, which included the new clock and enhancements to the Diamond area, are part of the village renewal scheme. Standing at four metres tall the four sided pillar clock takes pride of place in the heart of the village. Mounted on a steel column and sitting on a granite raised plinth it is a real focal point for visitors and locals.

New village clock rings in change for Ahoghill

Letter to the editor

TUV: We reject the obnoxious suggestion that victims should be equated with thos...

Judith Thompson said there was a moral obligation on government to introduce victims pension arrangements

Victims’ Commissioner Judith Thomspon: Tier pensions according to degree of inju...

Dame Millicent Fawcett died in August 1929, just months after the first general election in which women voted on the same terms as men

Millicent Fawcett, quiet force behind the long battle for women's suffrage

Sinn Fein is refusing to form an Executive because of disputes about the Irish language and Arlene Foster

Westminster will step in if no Stormont budget by autumn

A polling station

POLL: Are you going to cast your vote tomorrow?

Morning View

McCrea social media provisions do not strike the right balance

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