Latest News in Northern Ireland

Tories: UK more unfair under Labour

The Conservatives have attacked Labour for making the UK more unfair - just as Gordon Brown looks set to put "fairness" at the heart of his political fightback.

Funding for divided communities announced

A funding programme to support Northern Ireland's community organisations to bring together people divided by the Troubles was launched today.

Brownfield land values plummet

Land values for urban brownfield sites with outline planning permission for housing have fallen by almost 20 per cent since the start of the year, new research shows.

Bright sparks

The Beacon winners have a lot to teach us.

Building trust

Community land trusts have great potential for both housing professionals and the third sector.

Retail therapist

Sainsbury's head of planning says her supermarket actually helps local traders.

Second Opinion

Peer review of south-east Thurrock, south Essex