The Department for Infrastructure has opened a consultation on water charges which runs until March. 

Calls for public opinion on water charges

Northern Ireland Policing Board said the move came after secretary of state indicated he would fast-track legislation needed to make temporary appointment.

NI Secretary intervenes on PSNI chief constable temporary appointment

Chris Heaton-Harris has represented Daventry in England since 2010, but what can he bring to the role of Northern Ireland Secretary?

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Counsel for the Secretary of State argued that he is entitled to await the outcome of other police reviews.

Lewis cannot be held 'culpable' over no inquiry into Finucane murder

File photo dated 11/3/2020 of Northern Ireland Secretary of State Brandon Lewis who has efended accepting donations from wealthy individuals with links to Russia and President Vladimir Putin, insisting the benefactors are "British citizens". Credit: Niall Carson/PA Wire/PA Images

Brandon Lewis is self-isolating after coming into close contact with someone who has since tested positive for coronavirus.

NI Secretary of State self-isolating

The Irish Foreign Minister expects to meet the new Secretary of State again next week after talks go well in their first meeting.

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