New bid to find Ulster's 'disappeared'
News Article 3 August 2006
The British and Irish governments have said they will continue "doing what they can" to find the bodies of Northern Ireland's 'disappeared'.
Lords 'should represent UK regions'
News Article 2 August 2006
Reform of the House of Lords could be based around greater representation of the UK's regions to prevent it becoming "London-centric", the Labour Party chairman has said.
Minister admits error on Ulster justice move
News Article 25 July 2006
Northern Ireland Office minister David Hanson has admitted that draft guidelines on community-based restorative justice failed to command public support.
Ulster parties told to keep talking
News Article 24 July 2006
Ulster's politicians must continue talks on the restoration of devolution, the Northern Ireland secretary has said.
Stormont staff warned of job losses
News Article 21 July 2006
Members of the Northern Ireland assembly have been told to warn office staff they will lose their jobs should power-sharing not be resumed by the November 25 deadline.
Hain proposes NI government shake-up
News Article 18 July 2006
Peter Hain has proposed reducing the number of devolved government departments in Northern Ireland.
Hain: Ulster faces moment of decision
News Article 16 July 2006
Peter Hain has warned republicans and unionists they are facing a "moment of decision" ahead of November's deadline for restoring devolution.
NI policing structures praised
News Article 10 July 2006
Northern Ireland's police service ombudsman has a "vital role" to play in ensuring community confidence, a minister has said.
Ulster devolution talks continue
News Article 10 July 2006
The Northern Ireland assembly has begun its summer recess, but talks on restoring devolution are set to continue.
Warning on Ulster crime threat
News Article 5 July 2006
The Commons Northern Ireland affairs committee has warned that the province is being used as a back door for smuggling migrants into Britain and the Irish Republic.
Blair to push for Stormont revival
Press Review 29 June 2006
Tony Blair and his Irish counterpart travel to Northern Ireland today for crunch talks with the parties about restoring devolution.
'Last chance' for Ulster's politicians
News Article 29 June 2006
The prime minister and his Irish counterpart have warned Northern Ireland assembly members they must set up a devolved government by the November 24 deadline or lose public funding.
Hain hits out at DUP delays
News Article 27 June 2006
The Northern Ireland secretary has singled out the DUP for holding up the restoration of devolution.
Minister demands action on NHS trolley waits
News Article 26 June 2006
The government has pledged action on hospital performance in Northern Ireland.
Brown backs push for peace in Ulster
News Article 19 June 2006
Gordon Brown has signalled his commitment to implementing the Good Friday agreement if he moves into Number 10.
