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Karen Bradley said there were a number of issues that needed to be hammered out before she could proceed with tabling a bill

Bradley pledges to legislate for redress scheme

Northern Secretary Karen Bradley has pledged to legislate to compensate abuse victims in Northern Ireland but only once fundamental questions about the redress scheme are answered.

Ulster • 16 May 19

Karen Bradley has been under mounting pressure to introduce the scheme via Westminster

Karen Bradley under fire over compensation scheme

The Northern Ireland Secretary has been accused of treating abuse survivors like "political pawns".

Ulster • 15 May 19

Tánaiste Simon Coveney and Northern Secretary Karen Bradley said the talks will begin on 7 May

White House welcomes talks on power-sharing

The White House and members of the US Congress have welcomed renewed efforts to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland.

Ireland • 27 Apr 19

Members of the NI Affairs Committee at Westminster have written to Karen Bradley urging her to intervene

Failure to compensate NI abuse victims 'not unlawful'

Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley's ongoing failure to compensate victims of historical abuse in the absence of a Stormont executive is not unlawful, a High Court judge in Belfast has ruled.

Ulster • 12 Apr 19

Bradley lacks appreciation of Irish politics - McDonald

Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley does not have a "deep appreciation" of Irish politics, the leader of Sinn Féin has claimed.

Politics • 08 Apr 19

Briege Voyle, whose mother was shot dead in Ballymurphy, reacts outside Belfast Coroner's Court

Victim's families react to Bradley comments and apology

Families bereaved by security force killings in Northern Ireland have described an apology by Northern Secretary Karen Bradley over her comments saying the killings were not crimes as "too little, too late".

Ulster • 07 Mar 19

Karen Bradley said no killings by British soldiers or police officers during the Troubles were crimes

Bradley 'profoundly sorry' over killings comments

Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley has told RTÉ News that she is deeply sorry for comments she made in the House of Commons yesterday. She said her remarks about killings in the Troubles do not reflect what she believes.

Politics • 07 Mar 19

Karen Bradley suggested killings by soldiers or police officers during the Troubles were not crimes

Security force killings were 'not crimes' - Bradley

Northern Ireland Secretary of State Karen Bradley has been accused of interfering with the legal process after saying no killings by British soldiers or police officers during the Troubles were crimes.

Ulster • 06 Mar 19

Theresa May said she would never allow a divide between the Northern Ireland and Britain 'to come into force'

May risks Brexit row with DUP over 'Irish Sea border'

British Prime Minister Theresa May has written to the DUP saying the European Union wants to put a customs border in the Irish Sea in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to a report by The Times.

Brexit • 09 Nov 18

Karen Bradley's meeting with NI parties lasted 45 minutes

NI parties say Bradley meeting a 'waste of time'

A meeting between Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Brady and the North's main political parties has been described as a "waste of time".

Ireland • 01 Nov 18

The Stormont Assembly has not sat since early 2017

Church leaders say trust important to restore Stormont

The leaders of the main churches in Ireland have said building trust is important to help restore power-sharing at Stormont.

Ulster • 08 Oct 18

Karen Bradley said she had a 'clear plan' to restore Northern Ireland's devolved government

Karen Bradley to hold talks over NI power-sharing

Northern Ireland Secretary of State Karen Bradley will hold a round of talks aimed at making progress towards restoring power-sharing.

Politics • 08 Oct 18

David Sterling said he welcomed moves to clarify decision-making powers

Power must not affect impartiality of civil servants

Steps by the British government to hand more powers to civil servants in Northern Ireland must not undermine their impartiality, the head of the civil service has warned.

Ulster • 17 Sep 18

Last week Karen Bradley announced a plan to cut Assembly members' pay

MPs say UK must move beyond Stormont 'sticking plaster'

The British government must "move beyond a sticking plaster approach" to the collapse in power-sharing in Northern Ireland, MPs have warned.

Ulster • 14 Sep 18

Simon Coveney said Ireland would support an extension to the Article 50 timetable if asked

Too much talk of unlikely 'no deal' Brexit - Coveney

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said there is too much focus on the possible negative consequences of Britain leaving the European Union without a deal given that it is still an unlikely scenario.

Brexit • 25 Jul 18

Simon Coveney's trip came ahead of a crunch meeting of the British cabinet on Friday

Tánaiste discusses Brexit with senior UK politicians

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has discussed the lack of progress in the Brexit negotiations with British Chancellor Philip Hammond and Northern Ireland Secretary of State Karen Bradley in London.

Brexit • 04 Jul 18

Karen Bradley had been hoping to introduce measures in Westminster to allow the resumption of power-sharing in Stormont

Bradley to provide 'budget clarity' on Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley has committed to provide budget clarity for Northern Ireland's public services.

Politics • 20 Feb 18

NI Secretary Karen Bradley will make a statement in House of Commons next week

Bradley says Stormont power-sharing deal still possible

Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley has said she still thinks a deal can be done between the DUP and Sinn Féin to restore power sharing at Stormont.

News • 16 Feb 18

Karen Bradley was appointed earlier this month

Brexit agreement crucial for NI businesses - Bradley

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has told a Parliamentary Committee that agreement on a Brexit implementation period is critical for business in Northern Ireland.

Ulster • 23 Jan 18

Stormont power-sharing government collapsed last year

New Stormont talks to begin next week

A fresh attempt to restore devolved government in Northern Ireland will begin with new talks next week between the DUP, Sinn Féin and the other main political parties in the North.

News • 18 Jan 18

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney met NI Secretary Karen Bradley in Westminster

Significant challenges over power-sharing - Coveney

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney and new Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley will meet again next week in the hope of making progress on the power-sharing deadlock.

Northern Ireland • 12 Jan 18

DUP leader Arlene Foster said time was running out

Foster warns new NI Secretary over Stormont deal

The new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has met with the DUP leader Arlene Foster who said the "clock was ticking" for a deal.

Ulster • 10 Jan 18

Karen Bradley said she recognised the challenges that lay ahead

Forming executive a 'top priority', says Bradley

Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley has begun her first full day in office, a year to the day since the collapse of power-sharing at Stormont.

Stormont • 09 Jan 18

Karen Bradley