Northern Ireland
Are the wheels coming off the Stormont agreement?
DUP first minister Peter Robinson has accused Northern Ireland secretary Theresa Villiers of “breaking her word”.
Deadline looms large for Northern Ireland talks
A successful outcome to the talks at Stormont is crucial if corporation tax powers are to be devolved.
How the UK’s abortion debate was revived
Scottish devolution and questions about free speech have prompted a resurgence of one of our oldest ethical debates.
DUP resort to insults
DUP Leader and Northern Ireland’s first minister Peter Robinson has sought to defend one of his MPs who launched a tirade against Sinn Fein over the weekend.
False hope for equal pay in latest ONS report
Despite some surprise figures, women are still earning significantly less overall than men.
SDLP rule out pact with Sinn Fein
The SDLP will not enter into any pacts or deals with Sinn Fein, according to its leader Mike Nesbitt.