Northern Ireland Executive8 days ago'This is the final offer,' says NI secretary over £1.5bn Stormont funding packageSome six months have passed since the executive should have set a budget for this financial year.8 days ago22 Sept 2026Pay parity policy undermining public services, research suggestsStormont's policy means it aims to match public sector pay awards in England, but this is putting pressure on the budget, a report finds.22 Sept 202618 Sept 2026Economy minister accuses SoS of 'mischief making' in social media exchangeDr Caoimhe Archibald posted on X about a new one-off electricity bill reduction, which Sir Chris Bryant reposted saying the UK government funded it.18 Sept 202612 Sept 2026Executive's early promise has 'evaporated' - SDLP leaderThe SDLP's annual conference is Claire Hanna's third as leader of the party.12 Sept 202611 Sept 2026Stormont in 'substantive negotiation' about budget with UK governmentNorthern Ireland Executive parties had rejected an initial £1.1bn package over three years that was offered on Monday.11 Sept 202610 Sept 2026Executive to meet again over budget offerOn Monday, Sir Chris Bryant visited Stormont and made an initial offer of £350m per year over the next three years to help stabilise the executive's finances.10 Sept 20268 Sept 2026Artists 'let down and left behind' as funding reaches 'crisis point'Members of a performing arts trade union have signed a letter of no confidence in the communities minister.8 Sept 202630 Aug 2026'Sinn Féin will not walk away from Stormont', says Michelle O'NeillThe first minister's comments came after speculation her party could be considering it after Conor Murphy warned there was "a danger the wheels could come off" without institutional reform.30 Aug 202619 Aug 2026'To lose two leaders is careless' - Wilde takes on Nesbitt v BurrowsBBC News NI health and political correspondents provide analysis on the row between Mike Nesbitt and his UUP leader Jon Burrows and what it means. 19 Aug 2026...
