N. Ireland

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Sir Chris Bryant appointed new NI secretary

Hilary Benn replaced by a former Anglican priest as part of a Cabinet reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.

2 hrs ago

Northern Ireland Politics

Two men in suits. On the left Hilary Benn has grey hair, dark rimmed glasses, a dark suit with a red tie and white shirt. He is standing in front of a building. On the right is Sir Chris Bryant, he is also wearing a dark suit, with a white shirt and purple patterned tie.

Benn sacked as NI secretary, as Bryant named successor

Hilary Benn replaced by a former Anglican priest as part of a Cabinet reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.

16 hrs ago

Northern Ireland

Expert leading DUP Donaldson review will 'leave no stone unturned'

The man leading the review into Jeffrey Donaldson's time in the DUP says he will not "cover up for anyone".

6 days ago

Northern Ireland

Benn does not want to step in to set Stormont budget

The secretary of state says Stormont ministers "should do their job" and agree a budget.

6 days ago

Northern Ireland Politics

Andy Burnham has short dark hair and stands at a lectern. He is wearing a suit without a tie, and glasses. Behind him is a large yellow screen with 'Alliance' written on it. On the lectern 'Hope. Not Fear.' is written.

Burnham 'has his work cut out' on Northern Ireland

Andy Burnham has become the UK's fifth prime minster in four years following the departure of Sir Keir Starmer.

1 day ago

Northern Ireland Politics

Jeffrey Donaldson - in a navy jacket, white shirt and a green tie. He has dark rimmed glasses and grey hair. He is standing in front of a dark car and facing towards the left of the picture.

Ulster Unionists to establish independent process over child abuser Donaldson

Jeffrey Donaldson, who has been convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, was a member of the UUP from 1985 until 2003.

1 day ago

Northern Ireland Politics

Andy Burnham is smiling and looking slightly off to the left. His short hair is dark brown, with some greys coming through. He's wearing dark rimmed glasses and a dark blue blazer with a black t-shirt underneath.

What will an Andy Burnham premiership mean for NI?

Devolution, the budget and legacy are all on the agenda for Andy Burnham when it comes to Northern Ireland.

4 days ago

Northern Ireland Politics

A blue sign in Windsor Park that says Linfield Football Club

Football club wants 'unconditional' apology from party over badge use

The party were promoting a bill that will "tackle abusive flags" proposed by south Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw.

Jeffrey Donaldson leaving court during his trial. He has short grey hair and round-rimmed glasses. He is wearing a blue suit with a white shirt and a blue and gold tie. Behind him a man with white hair and beard can be seen holding up a broadcast TV camera filming him. He is wearing a dark raincoat.

Assembly launches review into Donaldson's behaviour while MLA

The assembly has launched a review into disgraced former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson's behaviour while an MLA.

'We will find people': Minister says benefit fraud down by £60m

Gordon Lyons says annual results show that in 2025, benefit fraud dropped to £170.9m compared to £233m in 2024.

Jeffrey Donaldson. He has short grey hair, wearing glasses, a blue blazer, white shirt, blue and yellow tie, with a fish pin on his lapel.

Child safety expert to lead review into DUP and Jeffrey Donaldson

Jim Gamble has been commissioned to lead an independent review for the DUP over Jeffrey Donaldson's actions.

Emma Little-Pengelly says she was 'shocked and revolted' by Donaldson revelations

On Tuesday, the Belfast Telegraph reported that a woman had alleged Donaldson had sexually assaulted her in 2016, and that she had made a senior member of the party aware of what happened.