Former Northern Ireland First Minister Ian Paisley is doing “very well” in hospital as he continues to recover from serious illness, his son said.

Former Northern Ireland First Minister Ian Paisley is making “steady progress” after being admitted to hospital earlier this month, he son Ian Jnr said today.

Former Northern Ireland First Minister Ian Paisley will not seek re-election in the forthcoming general election, it was revealed today.

Former Northern Ireland Secretary Paul Murphy was today appointed co-chairman of the British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body.

Former Northern Ireland First Minister David Trimble today failed in his bid to overturn a High Court ruling that he acted illegally in banning Sinn Fein ministers from attending cross-border meetings.