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‘Peace tourism’ hoped to fuel plan to double visitor revenue in Northern Ireland

There are concerns that the UK’s new visa waiver scheme could impact tourist numbers.

Evening Standard

Visa-waiver system could overwhelm UK immigration services, law firm warns

There are also fears electronic travel authorisation will threaten post-peace tourism sector in Northern Ireland

The Guardian - UK

US, Canadian And Australian Travellers Now Face UK Entry Fee

Visitors to the UK from dozens of countries, including the United States, Canada and Australia, must now pay to enter Britain after a new visa-waiver entry system took effect on Wednesday.

International Business Times

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NI tourism risks return to pre-peace deal patterns due to ETA, warns minister

Conor Murphy has urged the UK government to offer an exemption to international visitors travelling across the Irish border into Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK

Sinn Fein Stormont minister to run for election to Irish Seanad

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has lodged his nomination papers for elections to the Dublin parliament.

Evening Standard

NI tourism sector braced for hit as full rollout of visa waiver scheme looms

The industry is concerned that international tour operators will omit the region from all-island itineraries if they have to apply for the new ETAs.

The Independent UK

Belfast-based energy services firm secures £4m contract in Germany

It has been described as Joulen’s first major export deal.

The Independent UK

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Sinn Fein become biggest party in Northern Ireland at Westminster

SINN Fein have become the largest party in Northern Ireland at Westminster for the first time following a bruising night for the Democratic Unionist…

The National (Scotland)

Government accused of ‘economic blackmail’ as NI misses out on Levelling Up cash

Northern Ireland projects were awarded £120 million in the first two rounds of the fund.

The Independent UK

Getting flood aid without Stormont ‘like fighting with arms behind our backs’

Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy expressed frustration as discussions on how to help businesses go on.

The Independent UK

Pressure builds on government as ‘seventh circle of hell’ at Stormont continues

Northern Ireland’s powersharing assembly has been effectively collapsed for more than a year amid DUP protest action over Brexit arrangements.

The Independent UK

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson warns return of devolved government at Stormont not inevitable

He said there had been a "useful conversation about the preparations for the return of devolved government"

Belfast Live

Return of devolved government at Stormont is not inevitable, Donaldson warns

Stormont party leaders have held their weekly meeting to discuss the restoration of the powersharing institutions.

The Independent UK

Sinn Fein ‘cannot ride two horses’ when it comes to NI’s troubled past – Martin

The Tanaiste was commenting amid a row over the planned attendance of a Sinn Fein MP at an event billed as the South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration.

The Independent UK

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Budget crisis increases urgency for return of Stormont Assembly – Martin

The Tanaiste met political parties in Belfast.

The Independent UK

UK and Irish governments ‘must halt summer drift over Stormont impasse’

Sinn Fein’s Conor Murphy made the call after meeting Tanaiste Micheal Martin in Belfast.

Belfast Live

Relatives of A5 victims speak out at public inquiry into delayed road scheme

“We feel that had the new A5 been built when it was meant to, John would still be with us."

Belfast Live

Michelle O'Neill says 'no urgency' from Secretary of State to restore Stormont

Ms O'Neill said the level of cuts proposed in the budget set by Mr Heaton-Harris were not tolerable and that a real plan was needed to restore Stormont

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The Independent UK

Election result recognises DUP stance over Northern Ireland Protocol, MP says

Sinn Fein emerged as the largest party in councils in Northern Ireland.

Belfast Live

Senior Stormont official says being 'forced to play role of minister' is 'indefensible'

The permanent secretary said the UK government's "refusal to act in a timely fashion is making matters needlessly worse"

Belfast Live

Stormont budget crisis: Heaton-Harris denies ‘tough budget’ is punishment for Assembly fiasco

One former finance minister said the UK Government had an opportunity to offset some of the deficit by spreading it over a number of years

The Independent UK

Heaton-Harris denies ‘tough budget’ will be punishment for Stormont not sitting

The Secretary of State will set the budget for Northern Ireland in the absence of Stormont Executive Ministers.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland budgetary position ‘extremely bleak’ – Murphy

DUP MLA Gordon Lyons said the budgetary crisis is the result of a £300 million overspend and cannot be fixed by returning to the executive.

Belfast Live

DUP urges Sinn Fein to explain £4m rates exemption for student apartment blocks

It follows concerns that an unresolved tax "loophole" means some student accommodation blocks do not pay rates

The Independent UK

Heaton-Harris says Government will consider water charges as he sets NI budget

The NI Secretary said his budget was required to bring bring public finances in NI under control.

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