The Royal College of Radiologists says ‘alarm bells should be ringing’

Mr O’Toole highlighted the fact that a Stormont budget for this financial year is still not agreed, warning that civil servants can only authorise 95% of last year’s budget, delivering an effective 5% budget cut

It is expected that the new scheme will ease pressure on the social housing waiting list over time

The think tank confirmed that it had not considered reforming the so-called veto on Executive formation, which allows parties to block or collapse devolved government arrangements.

Ten people were killed in an explosion at a service station in the village of Creeslough on October 7 2022

The First Minister sat down for a wide-ranging interview with Belfast Live

"If the public increasingly believes devolved government exists only as a permanent stage for political grievance and managed outrage, confidence in the institutions themselves will continue to erode, regardless of what delivery statistics say."

The £80m investment will support continued action aimed at reducing Northern Ireland's longest and most critical waiting times in 2026/27

The report detailed how the Executive is overperforming in terms of tackling health waiting lists

The publication of the report comes 25 years after the Patten Commission, which formally established the PSNI in 2001

The report also found that over 110,000 children in Northern Ireland are living in poverty

It comes as the Stormont Executive remains unable to agree a new three-year budget almost two months into the new financial year as ministers complain their departments need more funding.

Speaking to Belfast Live, the Economy Minister said that she is hopeful that the bill will be included in next week's Executive agenda

Wildlife populations continue to decline and natural habitats face growing threats.

The Economy Minister said she has received “no indication” that any other party will attempt to block her Good Jobs Bill.

Writing for Belfast Live, Sinn Féin Chairman and South Antrim MLA, Declan Kearney, sets out how the Good Jobs Bill will benefit workers

Writing for Belfast Live, Professor Stephen Farry explains the implications of Stormont having no agreed budget

We want to hear your thoughts on whether Stormont should be reformed so that no single party can collapse the Executive

The Alliance Party deputy leader was speaking to Belfast Live as they launched their blueprint for political reform

Last month, Gordon Lyons said his departmental officials were reviewing funding options for the service

Writing for Belfast Live, South Down MP Chris Hazzard argues that Stormont is being asked to manage decline while an insulated Whitehall watches from the sidelines.

Over 250 guests attended the red-carpet premiere

The report said the "Executive's policy decisions may also be creating pressures elsewhere in the budget".

In 2025, some 1,032 excess deaths were associated with waits of 12 or more hours in EDs while awaiting admission.

Ministers say only one voucher will be available per household and will be for oil customers "at this time"

The announcement was made at a press conference on Thursday

While businesses continue to trade and many are investing in people, they are doing so in an increasingly challenging environment.

Gavin Robinson made the comments as the issue dominated political discussions this week

Traditionally, political leaders from across the island of Ireland have taken part in events in the United States for the national saint's day.

In 2023, EU funding to charities and community groups in Northern Ireland from its European Social Fund (ESF) was ended because of Brexit.