NewsN. IrelandN. Ireland PoliticsNew employment law plans are 'half-baked' - Little-PengellyThe deputy first minister says the bill has "no support among the business community".1 day agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsCivil servants who used electric vehicle chargers should repay, says SpeakerA new EV system will be introduced at Stormont with payments being required for all future charging.1 day agoNorthern Ireland Politics'I can hear every word you're saying' - woman invited to reflect on abusive language towards MLAFidelma Fearon from Minority Ethnic Support Armagh could be heard using offensive language in comments describing TUV MLA Timothy Gaston.6 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsParties to arrange reimbursement over free electric vehicle charging at StormontMLAs who drive electric cars are able to receive free charging at Stormont despite already being paid travel expenses, a situation critics described as "ludicrous".5 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsMP 'stood with the community' says DUP leader after Lockhart comes under fireOrganisers said a counter-protest in Scarva, County Down, was "racist, xenophobic, sectarian".1 day agoNorthern IrelandFeuding within Ulster Unionists 'would make an Eastenders' scriptwriter blush'In the long, inglorious history of political self-destruction the Ulster Unionist Party record takes some beating.4 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsUse of electric vehicle chargers suspended at StormontSix EV charging points had been installed behind Parliament Buildings for assembly members and staff.4 days agoNorthern IrelandFree electric car charging for MLAs despite travel payElectric vehicle charging points have been installed behind Parliament Buildings for assembly members and staff.Questions for Ulster Unionists over NI minimum criminal age moveA petition of concern would need at least four UUP signatures in order to pass, as backing from 25 DUP MLAs and one TUV MLA would not meet the threshold.Burrows 'completely rejects' Beattie's attack on party Burrows was speaking for the first time since Doug Beattie quit the party and launched a scathing attack.New mayors installed across Northern IrelandMost councils in Northern Ireland have elected new civic leaders to serve as first citizens for the coming year.I regret persuading 'vindictive' Burrows to join party, says BeattieDoug Beattie was speaking after he quit the Ulster Unionist Party, which he used to lead, on Sunday.
