The British and Irish governments wanted to table an agreement on Thursday but could not get DUP support.
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DUP 'flatly rejects' talks impasse is its fault
The British and Irish governments wanted to table an agreement on Thursday but could not get DUP support.
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DUP 'flatly rejects' talks impasse is its fault
The British and Irish governments wanted to table an agreement on Thursday but could not get DUP support.

'Chaos' at electoral office in run-up to election
A whistleblower says many people wrongly lost the chance to vote, but the Electoral Office denies this.

Parties not all on board for deal - NI secretary
In an unusual move, the UK and Irish governments single out the DUP for holding up a deal to restore Stormont.

Stormont talks amid health crisis backdrop
The parties also discuss an Irish Language Act and the Petition of Concern at the meeting.

NI SoS criticised over failure to meet parties
RCN nurses in NI are set to strike for the first time on Wednesday amid complaints about pay.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to lead DUP at Westminster
The Lagan Valley MP replaces Nigel Dodds who lost his seat in the general election.

Two former Sinn Féin ministers to quit NI Assembly
Ex-finance minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir and ex-junior minister Megan Fearon to give up MLA roles.
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DUP 'flatly rejects' talks impasse is its fault
The British and Irish governments wanted to table an agreement on Thursday but could not get DUP support.

'Chaos' at electoral office in run-up to election
A whistleblower says many people wrongly lost the chance to vote, but the Electoral Office denies this.

Parties not all on board for deal - NI secretary
In an unusual move, the UK and Irish governments single out the DUP for holding up a deal to restore Stormont.

Stormont talks amid health crisis backdrop
The parties also discuss an Irish Language Act and the Petition of Concern at the meeting.

NI SoS criticised over failure to meet parties
RCN nurses in NI are set to strike for the first time on Wednesday amid complaints about pay.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to lead DUP at Westminster
The Lagan Valley MP replaces Nigel Dodds who lost his seat in the general election.

Two former Sinn Féin ministers to quit NI Assembly
Ex-finance minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir and ex-junior minister Megan Fearon to give up MLA roles.

'Chaos' at electoral office in run-up to election
A whistleblower says many people wrongly lost the chance to vote, but the Electoral Office denies this.

Parties not all on board for deal - NI secretary
In an unusual move, the UK and Irish governments single out the DUP for holding up a deal to restore Stormont.

Stormont talks amid health crisis backdrop
The parties also discuss an Irish Language Act and the Petition of Concern at the meeting.
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David Thompson
BBC News
A whistleblower says many people wrongly lost the chance to vote, but the Electoral Office denies this.
Read moreIn an unusual move, the UK and Irish governments single out the DUP for holding up a deal to restore Stormont.
Read moreEnda McClafferty
BBC News NI Political Correspondent
The SDLP leader responded to Boris Johnson's pledge to protect Army veterans from prosecution.
Read moreThe parties also discuss an Irish Language Act and the Petition of Concern at the meeting.
Read moreJayne McCormack
BBC News NI Political Reporter
Parties may signal their support but civil servants, meant to advise, not decide, are left to make decisions.
Read moreThe Lagan Valley MP replaces Nigel Dodds who lost his seat in the general election.
Read moreJayne McCormack
BBC News NI Political Reporter
BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack assesses fresh efforts to restore the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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Read moreEx-finance minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir and ex-junior minister Megan Fearon to give up MLA roles.
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