Political News
Voting age to be lowered to 16 by next general election in major electoral reform
The UK government has today announced it will allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote at the next general election, in what is a major change to the democratic system being introduced by the new Elections Bill.
July 17, 2025
DUP: Councillor Linda Clarke suspended for three months after failure to declare interest
Alderman Linda Clarke has been suspended from her role on Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council after she failed to declare an interest whilst her husband was addressing the planning committee.
July 9, 2025
Executive agrees allocation of £118m as part of June monitoring round
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has confirmed that the Northern Ireland Executive has agreed on allocations of over £118 million as part of the June monitoring round. Health and Education will receive the majority of the funding.
June 30, 2025
