News

Developments that affect Northern Ireland's place in the UK.

Security

MI5 lowers the Northern Ireland terrorism threat level to Substantial

The threat level for Northern Ireland-related terrorism in Northern Ireland was reduced from Severe to Substantial, meaning an attack is likely rather than highly likely.

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Stormont

Northern Ireland Assembly restored after two years

Power-sharing returns at Stormont and a new Executive is formed.

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Constitution

Government publishes "Safeguarding the Union"

A UK Government paper setting out new commitments on Northern Ireland's place in the UK internal market.

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Trade

UK and EU agree the Windsor Framework

New arrangements for trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, including the Stormont Brake.

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