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Government announces Stormont Brake will not be pulled over change of EU law

The NI Secretary wrote to the Stormont Speaker Edwin Poots on Monday to inform him of the decision.

Evening Standard

Reforms of new Troubles commission needed to secure trust of families, says Benn

The Northern Ireland Secretary acknowledged there is scepticism about the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery.

Evening Standard

Sean Brown murder has left ‘indelible stain’ on British state, court hears

A barrister for the GAA official’s family urged judges to reject a Government bid to overturn a court order compelling it to hold a public inquiry.

Evening Standard

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Judge wrong to order public inquiry into murder of GAA official, court told

The Government is challenging a High Court ruling that compelled it to establish a public inquiry into the killing of Sean Brown in 1997.

The Independent UK

Lord Murphy to conduct review into Windsor Framework

The annoncement was made following a vote by the Stormont Assembly to extend post-Brexit trading arrangements for the region for another four years.

Evening Standard

Labour government discussed Tanzania asylum camp plan in 2004, files show

Newly released files show proposals to divert £2m – earmarked to prevent conflict in Africa – to fund scheme

The Guardian - UK

Starmer faces first major Brexit test as unionists request Stormont brake

UK government has been asked to veto EU law update applying in Northern Ireland relating to chemical labelling

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Stormont ministers agree to put draft budget out for public consultation

Ministers were unanimous in green-lighting the public feedback exercise.

The Independent UK

Deal to save Harland and Wolff ‘vote of confidence in UK’ – Business Secretary

Jonathan Reynolds said the deal would safeguard the shipbuilder’s four yards in the UK.

Evening Standard

Navantia to buy Titanic builder Harland & Wolff, saving about 1,000 jobs

Northern Ireland secretary hails rescue deal reached with Spanish state-owned company that secures all four shipyards

The Guardian - UK

Unionist parties pledge support for new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner

David Johnstone has been appointed to the role vacated by former UUP MP Danny Kinahan earlier this year.

The Independent UK

MLAs continue to debate extending Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading deal

The chambers heard contrasting views on arrangements that have created economic barriers on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK

Stormont MLAs to vote on extending Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading deal

The democratic consent exercise is required as part of the UK and EU’s Windsor Framework agreement.

Evening Standard

Simon Harris ‘hopes’ Ireland can drop legacy legal case against UK Government

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn this week set out the Government’s plan to repeal and replace the previous government’s Legacy Act.

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Evening Standard

Legal bid to stop Stormont vote on post-Brexit arrangements listed for hearing

A judge will listen to arguments the day before the debate is due to take place in the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Evening Standard

UK and Irish governments commit to finding ‘way through’ legacy disagreements

Labour committed to repealing and replacing the Legacy Act but have kept the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery.

Evening Standard

Legal bid initiated to stop Stormont vote on NI post-Brexit trade arrangements

Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson claims extending the measures for another four years would be unlawful.

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December date pencilled in for Stormont vote on post-Brexit trade arrangements

Members are likely to vote on a majority basis to continue with the contentious rules and regulations that govern trade between the region and GB.

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Evening Standard

Ministers urged to reveal impact of inheritance tax on Northern Irish farms

The shadow Northern Ireland secretary said farmers are ‘deeply concerned’ about Labour’s family farms tax.

Evening Standard

Hopes for new NI Veterans Commissioner to be appointed by the end of the year

Former commissioner Danny Kinahan resigned from the role earlier this year.

The Independent UK

Hilary Benn urged to take NI farmers’ inheritance tax concerns to Treasury

The Northern Ireland Secretary said there was a ‘fundamental difference of view’ on how many people would be impacted by the Government’s plans.

Evening Standard

William charmed by Northern Ireland’s own prince of the silver screen

The Prince of Wales met Oscar-winning actor James Martin during a visit to the region.

Evening Standard

Northern Ireland pet travel scheme approved despite Unionist opposition

Pets moving between Great Britain and Northern Ireland will need to have a pet travel document from 2025.

Evening Standard

O’Neill lays wreath at Cenotaph in Belfast on Remembrance Sunday

It was the first time a senior Sinn Fein figure has taken part in such an event in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

Secretary of State welcomes O’Neill intention to attend Remembrance service

Michelle O’Neill will be the first senior Sinn Fein figure to take part in such an event in Northern Ireland.

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