Northern Ireland Assembly1 day agoJon Burrows joins race for UUP leadership Burrows, a former senior police officer, made the announcement at Stormont on Thursday.1 day ago2 days agoStormont 'has to make' choices over budget, says BennBenn says the executive has "very considerable responsibilities" and hopes a balanced budget can be delivered.2 days ago2 days agoUlster Unionist Party to choose new leader this month Mike Nesbitt announced last week that he would step down from his second stint as leader of the party.2 days ago3 days agoMulti-year budget: Finance minister in 'listening mode'Stormont departments now know what their funding could look like for the next three years under a plan proposed by the finance minister.3 days ago4 days agoDUP councillor co-opted into vacant assembly seatGareth Wilson has replaced William Irwin who announced in December that he was stepping down from Stormont after 20 years in elected politics.4 days ago7 days agoMike Nesbitt to stand down as Ulster Unionist Party leaderThe current health minister informed assembly members and party officers on Friday morning.7 days ago30 Dec 2025Rows over flags, football and censoring Christmas cards - inside the first executiveFiles released by the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland show arguments within the first power-sharing executive.30 Dec 202529 Dec 2025AI, Kneecap and lampposts: The political A to Z of Northern Ireland in 2025BBC NI political correspondent Gareth Gordon looks at the political year that was in Northern Ireland.29 Dec 202527 Dec 2025'My dog's death was caused by fireworks' - call for change to regulations The Department of Justice (DoJ) is responsible for the control of fireworks in Northern Ireland.27 Dec 2025...