Britain’s prime minister repeated his assertion that a plebiscite on Irish unity was ‘off the table’

Burnham claims referendums ‘can really take you backwards’ and cause rifts ‘that take a long, long time to heal’

The new man in Downing Street will at some point have to address awkward issues such as funding and demands for a referendum

Stories about Donaldson’s behaviour while party leader have raised questions about how he was able to remain in charge for so long

Catholic man last seen by his family in 1970s was added to the list of Disappeared in 2022

Though diminished, the group remains dangerous, as the recent attacks in Lurgan and Dunmurry demonstrate

‘You must pick your battles when dealing with Gerry,’ noted one senior Belfast lawyer, not at all surprised by the outcome of the case

Amid scepticism and trepidation, the British and Irish governments are about to try again to convince loyalist and dissident republican groups to quit paramilitarism

The complete disbandment of loyalist paramilitaries would leave a dangerous vacuum, argues Jackie McDonald

The former Sinn Féin leader, who has always denied he was in the IRA, took a risk in suing the broadcaster but it paid off

There have been many inquiries into killings during the Troubles but this seems unique, allowing families to express their deepest feelings about their loved ones

Blair-era pledge of giving ‘my loyalty to the United Kingdom’ faced concerns in wake of Belfast Agreement

NI official found proposal ‘most attractive’ for tourism but ‘cannot see money being available for this’ in 1975

Peter Robinson and Nigel Dodds refused to attend Executive meetings due to objections to SF’s McGuinness and de Brún

British NI minister noted ‘legitimate concerns’ that released prisoners could end up teaching children of their victims