How the first same-sex married couple in Northern Ireland were boosted to stardom
Same-sex marriage became possible in Northern Ireland when the Stormont assembly collapsed. Campaigners turned their ...
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Monica Lennon: DRS a really depressing example of devolution breaking down
The MSP criticised the Scottish and UK governments for 'not being able to get their act together' and deliver the scheme ...
Kate Forbes to demand UK Government repeals 'anti-devolution' Internal Market Act
KATE Forbes will call on the UK Government to repeal the Internal Market Act today. A The legislation, which is designed to ...
Bill to establish independent board for MLA pay moves a step closer
The Assembly Members (Remuneration Board) Bill was introduced in the Assembly earlier this month by the Assembly Commission.
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A fierce storm is lashing Ireland and Scotland with record winds, downing power lines
Millions of people in Ireland and northern parts of the ... We are in the period of the red alert.” The Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh shut its doors and Scottish First Minister John Swinney ...
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Council tax rises of almost 20% needed to keep pace with England – think tank
It comes after a council tax freeze ended in Scotland and some local authorities have already voted to increase bills by 10%.
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Major storm lashes Ireland and Scotland as hurricane-force winds down power lines and ground flights
Millions of people in Ireland and northern parts of the ... We are in the period of the red alert.” The Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh shut its doors and Scottish First Minister John Swinney ...
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Bill to establish independent board for MLA pay moves a step closer
A Bill to establish a new independent board to determine salaries for Northern Ireland Assembly ... than those received by Members of the Scottish Parliament (£72,196), Assembly Members at ...
Government says local councils have right to change free bus pass rules
A campaigner is pushing for changes to the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) to align with Scotland's ...
'Unjust' free bus pass rules could change as Government issues update
The Department for Transport has issued a written response to the e-petition that has amassed over 18,200 signatures ...
Uninhabited Scottish island looks to future as tourism - and pub - set to be revived
The new owners of an uninhabited Scottish island have revealed its multi-million vision for its future - including opening up ...
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What are reserved and devolved powers in the UK?
The Scottish Parliament has the power to make laws ... before the 1998 Good Friday Agreement saw the creation of a new Northern Ireland Assembly. The London Assembly (London City Hall).