Former Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble today denounced as “offensive” a proposal to offer financial compensation to the family of every person killed in the North's Troubles.

The British government is tonight facing a fresh row over plans for a Bill of Rights for the North.

The Conservative Party today signalled that Ulster Unionists could secure a British Cabinet post in any future Tory government – though a final deal between the parties has yet to be announced.

Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern are being honoured by Queen’s University Belfast for their role in the North's peace process.

Two Democratic Unionist MPs are to join Northern First Minister Ian Paisley as members of the Privy Council, it was announced today.

Former Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble said today that he was "following a long-term ambition" by joining the Conservative Party.

Former Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble is to join the Conservative Party in the House of Lords, it emerged tonight.

Northern Ireland will not have a power-sharing executive by the November deadline set by the Irish and British governments, former First Minister David Trimble forecast today.