Northern Ireland Executive3 May 2026'Urgent action' needed on lack of social housingThe Executive pledged to spend £115m on new social housing but new figures show only £3m has been made available. 3 May 20261 May 2026International conference denied access to Maze Prison site The site has been in limbo for 12 years due to a political stalemate over the old prison buildings.1 May 202621 Apr 2026Hospital parking charges could be abolished temporarilyAlthough a plan to abolish parking fees was again deferred that move might not become law in time.21 Apr 202628 Mar 2026Is the Northern Ireland Executive dysfunctional? Analysis on perceptions that the executive lacks unity and clear communication, despite claims of progress.28 Mar 202619 Feb 2026Should alcohol minimum pricing be introduced in NI?The pricing structure is already in place in Scotland and Wales where alcohol cannot be sold for less than 65p per unit.19 Feb 202623 Jan 2026Belfast City Council set to suspend X use over AI deepfake concernsSome NI Executive departments are keeping “under review” their subscriptions to social media site X.23 Jan 20267 Jan 2026What does the draft three-year budget mean for Northern Ireland? Stormont's finance minister published his spending proposals on Tuesday for 2026 to 2029/30.7 Jan 202614 Dec 2025Should Westminster or Senedd decide town spending?UK scheme will fund town improvements in Wales, something usually decided on by Welsh ministers.14 Dec 202514 Dec 2025DUP accused of stalling trans hate crime protectionsJustice Minister Naomi Long says she wants to "provide equality" as part of a bill aimed at changing sentencing laws.14 Dec 2025...
