Arlene Foster formally leaves Stormont Assembly Northern Ireland's former first minister Arlene Foster has formally stepped aside as a member of the Stormont Assembly. Ulster • 07 Oct 21
Arlene Foster formally leaves Stormont Assembly Northern Ireland's former first minister Arlene Foster has formally stepped aside as a member of the Stormont Assembly. Ulster • 07 Oct 21
Foster to step down as Stormont Assembly member Arlene Foster has confirmed that she will be stepping down as a Stormont Assembly member for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. Ulster • 30 Apr 21
Foster to step down as Stormont Assembly member Arlene Foster has confirmed that she will be stepping down as a Stormont Assembly member for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. Ulster • 30 Apr 21
Foster served at time of challenge in NI - Taoiseach Taoiseach Micheál Martin has wished Arlene Foster "the very best" for the future, following her announcement earlier today that she would step down as leader of the DUP and as First Minister of Northern Ireland. Ulster • 28 Apr 21
Foster served at time of challenge in NI - Taoiseach Taoiseach Micheál Martin has wished Arlene Foster "the very best" for the future, following her announcement earlier today that she would step down as leader of the DUP and as First Minister of Northern Ireland. Ulster • 28 Apr 21
Arlene Foster's term punctuated by pandemic and Brexit "Be in no doubt, these are better days". These were the words of Arlene Foster as she addressed her DUP colleagues for the first time as leader in 2015. Ulster • 28 Apr 21
Arlene Foster's term punctuated by pandemic and Brexit "Be in no doubt, these are better days". These were the words of Arlene Foster as she addressed her DUP colleagues for the first time as leader in 2015. Ulster • 28 Apr 21
Foster to step down as DUP leader and NI First Minister Arlene Foster has announced she will step down as leader of the DUP and First Minister of Northern Ireland. Ulster • 28 Apr 21
Foster to step down as DUP leader and NI First Minister Arlene Foster has announced she will step down as leader of the DUP and First Minister of Northern Ireland. Ulster • 28 Apr 21
Foster case judge says Jessen in 'last chance saloon' Celebrity doctor Christian Jessen is in the "last chance saloon" in his bid to defend a libel action over false rumours Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster was having an extra-marital affair, a judge warned. Ulster • 27 Apr 21
Foster case judge says Jessen in 'last chance saloon' Celebrity doctor Christian Jessen is in the "last chance saloon" in his bid to defend a libel action over false rumours Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster was having an extra-marital affair, a judge warned. Ulster • 27 Apr 21
Foster says UK damaging itself to appease EU DUP leader Arlene Foster has said the UK is damaging itself to appease the EU. Brexit • 14 Mar 21
Foster says UK damaging itself to appease EU DUP leader Arlene Foster has said the UK is damaging itself to appease the EU. Brexit • 14 Mar 21
Arlene Foster informed of threat from UDA faction Northern Ireland First Minister and DUP leader Arlene Foster has said she has been made aware of a threat against her by the South East Antrim UDA. Ireland • 05 Jan 21
Arlene Foster informed of threat from UDA faction Northern Ireland First Minister and DUP leader Arlene Foster has said she has been made aware of a threat against her by the South East Antrim UDA. Ireland • 05 Jan 21
PSNI investigation into pitch invasion at Tyrone final Ulster GAA have reiterated an appeal for supporters to stay off playing fields following concerns expressed by Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster in the wake of the Tyrone Football final on Sunday. Regional • 21 Sep 20
PSNI investigation into pitch invasion at Tyrone final Ulster GAA have reiterated an appeal for supporters to stay off playing fields following concerns expressed by Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster in the wake of the Tyrone Football final on Sunday. Regional • 21 Sep 20
EU treating Northern Ireland as a 'plaything' - Foster First Minister and DUP leader Arlene Foster has accused the EU of treating Northern Ireland as its plaything. Brexit • 14 Sep 20
EU treating Northern Ireland as a 'plaything' - Foster First Minister and DUP leader Arlene Foster has accused the EU of treating Northern Ireland as its plaything. Brexit • 14 Sep 20
Arrivals into NI from Britain 'should self-isolate' Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister has said travellers arriving from other parts of the UK should have to self-isolate for 14 days. Coronavirus • 20 Jul 20
Arrivals into NI from Britain 'should self-isolate' Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister has said travellers arriving from other parts of the UK should have to self-isolate for 14 days. Coronavirus • 20 Jul 20
Foster fears Brexit talks 'not going particularly well' Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster has voiced her concern that the Brexit negotiations "don't appear to be going particularly well". Brexit • 07 Jun 20
Foster fears Brexit talks 'not going particularly well' Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster has voiced her concern that the Brexit negotiations "don't appear to be going particularly well". Brexit • 07 Jun 20
Politicians in Northern Ireland warn against impatience People in Northern Ireland have been warned it could be "catastrophic" if they become complacent and ignore restrictions aimed at saving lives and halting the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, as the death toll rose to 309. Coronavirus • 27 Apr 20
Politicians in Northern Ireland warn against impatience People in Northern Ireland have been warned it could be "catastrophic" if they become complacent and ignore restrictions aimed at saving lives and halting the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, as the death toll rose to 309. Coronavirus • 27 Apr 20
Fifth person dies after Covid-19 diagnosis in NI A fifth person has died in Northern Ireland after being diagnosed with Covid-19. Coronavirus • 24 Mar 20
Fifth person dies after Covid-19 diagnosis in NI A fifth person has died in Northern Ireland after being diagnosed with Covid-19. Coronavirus • 24 Mar 20
Foster, O'Neill miles apart on how to tackle Covid-19 They sat just a metre apart, but the approach by Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill on how best to tackle coronavirus has them miles apart. Coronavirus • 14 Mar 20
Foster, O'Neill miles apart on how to tackle Covid-19 They sat just a metre apart, but the approach by Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill on how best to tackle coronavirus has them miles apart. Coronavirus • 14 Mar 20
Foster not briefed about Republic's coronavirus plans Northern Ireland's First Minister has said the Stormont Assembly is disappointed it was not given any prior notice of Leo Varadkar's announcement of a range of new measures to tackle Covid-19. Coronavirus • 12 Mar 20
Foster not briefed about Republic's coronavirus plans Northern Ireland's First Minister has said the Stormont Assembly is disappointed it was not given any prior notice of Leo Varadkar's announcement of a range of new measures to tackle Covid-19. Coronavirus • 12 Mar 20
Foster pleased Brexit vote has been respected Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster has said she is pleased that the Brexit vote has been respected, but can understand that many people will not be celebrating. Brexit • 01 Feb 20
Foster pleased Brexit vote has been respected Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster has said she is pleased that the Brexit vote has been respected, but can understand that many people will not be celebrating. Brexit • 01 Feb 20
Foster calls for post-election Stormont talks Arlene Foster has called for the resumption of negotiations with Sinn Féin after the UK General Election in a bid to break the Stormont impasse. Ireland • 24 Nov 19
Foster calls for post-election Stormont talks Arlene Foster has called for the resumption of negotiations with Sinn Féin after the UK General Election in a bid to break the Stormont impasse. Ireland • 24 Nov 19
DUP targetting North Down seat in December election The leader of the DUP has said said her party is aiming to increase its representation at Westminster in next month's election. UK Election 2019 • 11 Nov 19
DUP targetting North Down seat in December election The leader of the DUP has said said her party is aiming to increase its representation at Westminster in next month's election. UK Election 2019 • 11 Nov 19
Relationship between DUP, Govt not very good - Foster DUP leader Arlene Foster has said relationships between her party and the Irish Government are not very good at the moment and some recent comments have been detrimental to unionist-Fine Gael relationships. Politics • 27 Oct 19
Relationship between DUP, Govt not very good - Foster DUP leader Arlene Foster has said relationships between her party and the Irish Government are not very good at the moment and some recent comments have been detrimental to unionist-Fine Gael relationships. Politics • 27 Oct 19
Brexit deal would take NI in 'wrong direction' - Foster DUP leader Arlene Foster has warned Boris Johnson that her party will continue to say no to his Brexit deal unless he secures further concessions from Brussels. Ireland • 26 Oct 19
Brexit deal would take NI in 'wrong direction' - Foster DUP leader Arlene Foster has warned Boris Johnson that her party will continue to say no to his Brexit deal unless he secures further concessions from Brussels. Ireland • 26 Oct 19
Why the DUP will not support Johnson's Brexit deal The DUP has been quick to make clear its grievances with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal. Here is a look at what their main concerns are on each of the three issues. Brexit Countdown • 17 Oct 19
Why the DUP will not support Johnson's Brexit deal The DUP has been quick to make clear its grievances with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal. Here is a look at what their main concerns are on each of the three issues. Brexit Countdown • 17 Oct 19
Coveney and Smith meet on possible power-sharing talks Britain's Northern Secretary Julian Smith is meeting with the Tánaiste, Simon Coveney at Stormont tonight, a spokesperson for Mr Smith has said. Ulster • 15 Oct 19
Coveney and Smith meet on possible power-sharing talks Britain's Northern Secretary Julian Smith is meeting with the Tánaiste, Simon Coveney at Stormont tonight, a spokesperson for Mr Smith has said. Ulster • 15 Oct 19
DUP to 'look at' time-limited backstop - Foster DUP leader Arlene Foster has said her party would "look at" a time-limited backstop - as she insisted there remained a chance of finding a deal before 31 October. Brexit • 29 Sep 19
DUP to 'look at' time-limited backstop - Foster DUP leader Arlene Foster has said her party would "look at" a time-limited backstop - as she insisted there remained a chance of finding a deal before 31 October. Brexit • 29 Sep 19
