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Good Friday Agreement: what is it and is it at risk?

Good Friday Agreement: what is it and is it at risk?
Sinn Fein’s rise amid Northern Ireland Protocol row is a ‘critical moment’ for nation
23 May 2022
‘Shot down’: the DUP implosion explained

‘Shot down’: the DUP implosion explained
The rule of Edwin Poots is now history, after only 21 days, following a revolt by the Democratic Unionist Party’s Assembly members and MPs
24 Jun 2021
Can new deal restore government in Northern Ireland?

Can new deal restore government in Northern Ireland?
Irish and British governments reveal draft of agreement to end three years of deadlock
10 Jan 2020
How Johnson’s Brexit deal could slip through parliament

How Johnson’s Brexit deal could slip through parliament
PM faces huge numerical challenge - but there are signs resistance is crumbling
18 Oct 2019
Who are the DUP and what do they stand for?

Who are the DUP and what do they stand for?
Northern Irish unionists could put the kibosh on Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal
17 Oct 2019
Brexit deal agreed, says Boris Johnson

Brexit deal agreed, says Boris Johnson
New deal that scraps the backstop is ‘even worse’ than May’s attempt, says Jeremy Corbyn
17 Oct 2019
What will Brexit mean for Ireland?

What will Brexit mean for Ireland?
Boris Johnson in Dublin for talks with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
9 Sep 2019

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Could the DUP scupper Boris Johnson’s plans?

Could the DUP scupper Boris Johnson’s plans?
More money, free TV licences for over-75s and assurances on Troubles prosecutions on the table for new ‘confidence and supply’ deal
26 Jul 2019
Does the Irish backstop breach the Good Friday Agreement?

Does the Irish backstop breach the Good Friday Agreement?
Former Northern Ireland first minister taking UK government to court over Theresa May’s Brexit withdrawal deal
5 Feb 2019
Have the DUP agreed to support May’s Brexit deal?

Have the DUP agreed to support May’s Brexit deal?
Political pressure in Ireland could swing the party’s ten MPs behind prime minister
25 Jan 2019
Brexit: what is Theresa May’s plan B?

Brexit: what is Theresa May’s plan B?
PM expected to ditch efforts to forge cross-party consensus and instead focus on winning over DUP and Tory rebels
21 Jan 2019
Brexit deal: where do the parties stand on plan B?

Brexit deal: where do the parties stand on plan B?
PM has opened talks with opposition parties but Labour is refusing to play ball
17 Jan 2019
Brexit: what the legal advice reveals

Brexit: what the legal advice reveals
Six-page document released after Government found to be in contempt of Parliament
5 Dec 2018
How the DUP could make Theresa May’s job impossible

How the DUP could make Theresa May’s job impossible
Northern Irish party is abstaining from votes on crucial legislation in protest at Irish backstop plans
20 Nov 2018
Constituency boundary shake-up: everything you need to know

Constituency boundary shake-up: everything you need to know
Labour says plans to slash Britain’s 650 MPs to 600 are part of Tory ‘power grab’
11 Sep 2018
Will cutting MPs’ pay break Northern Ireland deadlock?

Will cutting MPs’ pay break Northern Ireland deadlock?
Stormont’s 600-day impasse sets world record for longest peacetime period without a government
7 Sep 2018
Supreme Court upholds Northern Ireland’s strict abortion law

Supreme Court upholds Northern Ireland’s strict abortion law
Majority of judges reject campaigners' challenge, but say the existing legislation is incompatible with human rights law
8 Jun 2018
Ireland’s abortion vote puts pressure on Theresa May 

Ireland’s abortion vote puts pressure on Theresa May
Senior Tories urge the Prime Minister to back reform of Northern Ireland’s strict abortion law
29 May 2018
Will Sinn Fein take up its Commons seats?

Will Sinn Fein take up its Commons seats?
Irish party under pressure to drop century-old policy of abstention to help defeat Government on Brexit
28 Feb 2018
Northern Ireland: power games and political players

Northern Ireland: power games and political players
In Depth: Forget Brexit - the 13-month stalemate at Stormont may be the straw that breaks the camel’s back
23 Feb 2018
What direct rule in Northern Ireland means for the UK

What direct rule in Northern Ireland means for the UK
Tensions are high as Stormont talks collapse
15 Feb 2018
The Week Unwrapped: Bees, Northern Ireland and solar tiles

The Week Unwrapped: Bees, Northern Ireland and solar tiles
Why are bees choosing to eat toxins? What next for Northern Ireland? And could your roof power your home?
12 Jan 2018
Northern Ireland: new faces, old problems

Northern Ireland: new faces, old problems
A year without a political executive has left the country’s public services in crisis
11 Jan 2018
Northern Ireland budget bill paves way for direct rule

Northern Ireland budget bill paves way for direct rule
Sinn Fein’s Gerry Adams admits power-sharing talks have failed
2 Nov 2017
Northern Ireland deadlock: UK prepares to set budget

Northern Ireland deadlock: UK prepares to set budget
DUP’s £1bn deal with Tories on hold if power-sharing not restored
30 Oct 2017
Labour MP calls for inquiry into Brexit vote interference

Labour MP calls for inquiry into Brexit vote interference
MP cites ‘worrying’ reports that Russian cash funded Leave campaign
20 Oct 2017
Bill Clinton drafted in to end Northern Ireland impasse

Bill Clinton drafted in to end Northern Ireland impasse
Former US president called to broker power-sharing agreement after months of deadlock between Sinn Fein and unionists
17 Oct 2017
Bombardier tax ruling: five things you need to know

Bombardier tax ruling: five things you need to know
US threat to slap Bombardier jets with 220% tariff puts 4,000 UK jobs at risk
27 Sep 2017
Tory-DUP £1bn payment needs Parliament’s approval

Tory-DUP £1bn payment needs Parliament’s approval
Treasury requires ‘appropriate’ authorisation to hand over funds
11 Sep 2017
Why did the Stormont power-sharing talks fail?

Why did the Stormont power-sharing talks fail?
With the DUP and Sinn Fein blaming each other, a deal seems a long way off
5 Jul 2017
Direct rule for Northern Ireland: What's at stake

Direct rule for Northern Ireland: What's at stake
UK government control would 'marginalise' province’s voice and give more power to Westminster
3 Jul 2017
Northern Ireland in last-minute talks for power-sharing deal

Northern Ireland in last-minute talks for power-sharing deal
Sinn Fein hint at accepting Foster as first minister if DUP 'gave grounds on other matters'
28 Jun 2017
Tories-DUP agree 'confidence and supply' deal

Tories-DUP agree 'confidence and supply' deal
Theresa May has lifted the pressure on her minority government, but the future is far from certain
26 Jun 2017
Can Theresa May survive the next seven days?

Can Theresa May survive the next seven days?
The Prime Minister faces the toughest period of her time in office, with threats to her power at home and abroad
22 Jun 2017