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Consultation launched to deal with Troubles legacy

The British government has formally launched a long-delayed consultation on proposals to deal with the legacy of the Troubles, amid a political row over the exclusion of an amnesty for security force members.
Ulster • 11 May 18

PSNI Chief appeals for movement on legacy cases

Northern Ireland's police chief has delivered a stark message to the British government on stalled proposals to deal with the legacy of the Troubles - "stop prevaricating and get on with it".
Ulster • 15 Dec 17

UK govt accused over failure to address Troubles

Victims of the Troubles have taken out a full page newspaper advert to accuse the British government of a shameful failure to address the legacy of the conflict.
News • 10 Dec 15

No agreement reached in NI welfare reform talks

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers, said tonight the situation at Stormont "looks increasingly grim" after talks she chaired with Minister for Foreign Affairs, Charlie Flanagan, broke up without agreement.
News • 02 Jun 15

Emergency meeting called over Stormont agreement

The British and Irish governments are to hold talks with Northern Ireland's parties in Belfast next Tuesday.
News • 29 May 15

Northern Ireland set to cut corporation tax

Around 34,000 businesses in Northern Ireland are set to benefit from a cut in corporation tax after the British government tabled a bill devolving powers to the Stormont Assembly.
News • 08 Jan 15

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