Benefit fraud in Northern Ireland rises to £233m, says minister

The communities minister is pushing for a crackdown on benefit fraud as the Treasury allows NI to keep some of the savings.

World Cup playoff draw explained: Who Wales, Ireland and Northern Ireland could face

Wales, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland learn on Thursday who they will play in March's World Cup playoffs.

World Cup play-offs explained: How Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland can still qualify for tournament

Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have the chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup through play-offs in ...

World Cup play-off draw reaction: Northern Ireland go to Italy; could meet Wales in final

All the latest from the draw for the play-offs for the World Cup with Northern Ireland, Wales and Republic of Ireland all ...

World Cup qualifying play-offs, draw and dates explained

The draw for these UEFA play-offs is set for Thursday 20 November, with the semi-finals on 26 March 2026 and finals on 31 ...
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As it turns 25, Northern Ireland's Good Friday Agreement explained

BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) — It has been 25 years since the striking of the Good Friday Agreement, the landmark peace accord that ended three decades of violence in Northern Ireland, a period ...

Northern Ireland Must Change How Its Schools Teach Religion, Court Says

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom said Northern Ireland’s public schools must include the study of faiths other than ...

EXTRA: Religious education in schools – Supreme Court ruling explained

The Christian religious education (RE) taught in schools in Northern Ireland is unlawful, the UK Supreme Court has ruled. In a unanimous judgement the UK's highest court allowed an appeal by an ...