Jayne McCormack

Broadcast Journalist at BBC

Political Correspondent at BBC News NI

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Union prepared to 'bring NI to standstill' in welfare row

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jayne McCormack

A major trade union has said it is prepared to bring Northern Ireland to a "standstill" to put pressure on Westminster and Stormont over planned changes to welfare payments. In March the UK government announced moves aimed at saving £5bn a year in the benefits system by 2030. The changes will make it harder for people with less severe conditions to claim disability payments. Extra benefit payments for health conditions will also be frozen for current claimants and nearly halved for new applicants.
Secretary of State welcomes Legacy Act appeal

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jayne McCormack

Jayne McCormackBBC News NI political correspondentA number of victims' families have criticised a decision by the UK's highest court to allow the government to appeal a ruling on the Legacy Act. The Legacy Act was brought in by the last government and came into effect in May. Parts of the act including a controversial measure to give a conditional amnesty to suspects who gave accurate information were later struck down by the Court of Appeal.
'Dereliction of duty' to vote against role

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jayne McCormack

'Dereliction of duty' to vote against climate role - O'NeillJayne McCormackBBCMichelle O'Neill speaking to reporters o Tuesday after the NI Assembly motion on the NI Climate Change Commissioner RegulationsA decision by the DUP to vote against a plan for a climate change commissioner has been branded a "dereliction of duty" by First Minister Michelle O'Neill. MLAs were debating regulations brought by the Executive Office that will provide powers to appoint a commissioner.
Northern Ireland MPs call for multi-year public services funding

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jayne McCormack

NI MPs urge multi-year government funding for public servicesJayne McCormackBBC News NI political correspondentGetty ImagesStormont politicians have repeatedly urged the government to make changes to the current funding modelThe government must provide multi-year funding to the NI Executive to ensure transformation of public services, a Westminster committee has recommended. It followed an inquiry carried out by MPs on the NI Affairs Committee.
Trump announces tariffs on goods entering US from NI and Ireland

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | John Campbell |Jayne McCormack

NI goods entering the US will face a 10% tariff, while those from the Republic will be hit with 20%.
Irish signs row to overshadow executive meeting

3 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Jayne McCormack

A dispute over Irish language signage at Grand Central Station is being discussed at a meeting of executive ministers. It comes after Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Gavin Robinson said the decision by Sinn Féin Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to approve £150,000 for the signs was "bad process". On Tuesday, Translink said design work on the new signage had been paused pending potential legal action.
Irish signage row to overshadow executive meeting

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jayne McCormack

Irish signage row to overshadow executive meetingJayne McCormackBBC News NI political correspondentGetty ImagesUnionist parties have argued that the decision on Irish language signage at the station was controversial and therefore should have required executive approvalA dispute over Irish language signage at Grand Central Station will be raised at a meeting of executive ministers later on Thursday.
Anti-poverty strategy to be considered by ministers

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jayne McCormack

Anti-poverty strategy to be considered by ministersJayne McCormackBBC News NI political correspondentGetty ImagesThe anti-poverty strategy is a requirement inserted into the Northern Ireland Act, following the St Andrews Agreement in 2006A long-delayed draft anti-poverty strategy will be sent to executive ministers on Monday for consideration, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has said.
TUV's first conference since Allister's Westminster election win

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jayne McCormack

TUV will 'continue to beat the drum' against Irish Sea borderJayne McCormackBBC News NI political correspondentPA MediaJim Allister will address his party's conference on SaturdayThe Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) will "continue to beat the drum" against the Irish Sea border, Jim Allister will say later. The party leader will make his remarks at his party's annual conference, which is taking place in Cookstown on Saturday.
TUV will 'continue to beat the drum' against Irish Sea border

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jayne McCormack

The Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) will "continue to beat the drum" against the Irish Sea border, Jim Allister will say later. The party leader will make his remarks at his party's annual conference, which is taking place in Cookstown on Saturday. Members will gather for the first time since Allister got elected to Westminster, after he won the North Antrim seat from Ian Paisley of the Democratic Unionist Party in the general election in July.