MPs are set to question Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris on the Stormont financial package and the Windsor Framework on Tuesday.

MPs to probe Heaton-Harris on Stormont finances

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly and the Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton Harris.

The Northern Ireland Secretary will meet with US politicians to discuss the recent return to powersharing and the implementation of the Government's Legacy Act.

Heaton-Harris to brief US Congress on Stormont restoration

Trade union strikes continue on Thursday amid progress on Stormont restoration deal that could see the Executive restored to deliver public sector pay awards.

Workers take to picket lines in strike action

Politician's visit picket lines across Northern Ireland on a day of unprecedented strike action. 

Political leaders visit NI picket lines

Hillsborough all-party talks. Credit press eye

The Secretary of State has said the Government will not allow public services to deteriorate in Northern Ireland while Stormont remains suspended.

Heaton-Harris says government will not allow further decline of public services

The Department for Infrastructure has opened a consultation on water charges which runs until March. 

Calls for public opinion on water charges

Northern Ireland Policing Board said the move came after secretary of state indicated he would fast-track legislation needed to make temporary appointment.

NI Secretary intervenes on PSNI chief constable temporary appointment

Chris Heaton-Harris has represented Daventry in England since 2010, but what can he bring to the role of Northern Ireland Secretary?

Who is the new Northern Ireland Secretary?

Counsel for the Secretary of State argued that he is entitled to await the outcome of other police reviews.

Lewis cannot be held 'culpable' over no inquiry into Finucane murder

File photo dated 11/3/2020 of Northern Ireland Secretary of State Brandon Lewis who has efended accepting donations from wealthy individuals with links to Russia and President Vladimir Putin, insisting the benefactors are "British citizens". Credit: Niall Carson/PA Wire/PA Images

Brandon Lewis is self-isolating after coming into close contact with someone who has since tested positive for coronavirus.

NI Secretary of State self-isolating

The Irish Foreign Minister expects to meet the new Secretary of State again next week after talks go well in their first meeting.

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