Hilary Benn2 days agoMulti-year budget 'not-sufficient' - deputy first ministerMinisters have failed to agree a multi-year budget since 2011.2 days ago3 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.3 days ago16 Dec 2025UK accepts post-Brexit trade arrangements review for NIThe report's findings stated that there are still "gaps" in how Stormont politicians can influence EU laws that apply through the Windsor Framework.16 Dec 202526 Nov 2025Extra Stormont funding in Budget 'falls far short' to fund servicesStormont's Finance Minister John O'Dowd says the funding means Stormont will only get an extra £18.8m this financial year.26 Nov 202523 Nov 2025Labour's Troubles Bill faces battle as veterans issue resurfacesThe SAS Regimental Association is threatening legal action if the bill is enacted in its current state.23 Nov 202518 Nov 2025New legacy bill passes next stage at Westminster The Northern Ireland Secretary, who will open the debate in the Commons, says he is confident the bill will pass.18 Nov 202517 Nov 2025Hilary Benn 'confident' Troubles legacy legislation will pass at WestminsterTánaiste (Ireland's PM) Simon Harris is hosting NI Secretary Hilary Benn in Dublin at the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference.17 Nov 20255 Nov 2025Stormont choices 'may add to funding pressures', says BennHilary Benn refused to be drawn on whether the Budget later this month would involve tax rises.5 Nov 20253 Nov 2025Soldier F prosecution not 'vexatious', says BennThe secretary of state said there are "no vexatious prosecutions" while answering questions about the decision to prosecute Soldier F.3 Nov 2025...
