Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom in the north-east of the island of Ireland. It has been variously described as a country, province or region. Northern Ireland shares an open border to the south and west with the Republic of Ireland. At the 2021 census, its population was 1,903,175, making up around 3% of the UK's population and 27% of the population on the island of Ireland. The Northern Ireland Assembly, established by the Northern Ireland Act 1998, holds responsibility for a range of devolved policy matters, while other areas are reserved for the UK Government. The government of Northern Ireland cooperates with the government of Ireland in several areas under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement. The Republic of Ireland also has a consultative role on non-devolved governmental matters through the British–Irish Intergovernmental Conference.
Beyond's analysis on Northern Ireland
- — Rising energy prices are squeezing Northern Ireland households, adding to the cost-of-living burden
- — Renewed Orange Order–Catholic clashes threaten Northern Ireland’s power-sharing peace
- — Jan Carson’s novel envisioning a post‑Troubles Northern Ireland spotlights the cultural‑creative sector’s role in peace‑related economic narratives
- — Northern Irish households face a £100 surge in home heating oil prices over three weeks as the US‑Iran conflict fuels regional supply fears
- — The conviction of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson on multiple sexual abuse charges sends shockwaves through Northern Ireland’s political landscape, raising concerns about governance stability and potential repercussions for regional business confidence
Recent news mentioning Northern Ireland
- — Rising energy costs add to cost of living for Northern Ireland's consumers
- — Northern Ireland leader accused of joining ‘mob’ to block Protestant parade
- — Northern Ireland standoff puts peace and power-sharing at risk
- — Fancy a pint … at Lidl? The bizarre battle over Northern Ireland’s stifled nightlife
- — US Entrepreneur and Peace Advocate Susan Ann Davis Receives Honorary Doctorate from Ulster University, Belfast, Northern Ireland