Sir Chris Bryant
Stormont faces uni cuts unless Westminster increases budget funding
Stormont faces a strict July budget deadline that could trigger 1,700 university place cuts unless Westminster increases its financial settlement.
Northern Ireland Secretary holds new talks to break budget deadlock
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant has held discussions with executive parties to break a budgetary deadlock that has blocked public sector pay awards.
Chris Bryant appointed Northern Ireland Secretary in Burnham cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Sir Chris Bryant as Northern Ireland Secretary, replacing Hilary Benn amid ongoing debates over the Troubles legacy framework.
Sir Chris Bryant warns he will set Stormont budget if Executive fails to
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant has warned he will intervene to set a regional budget if the devolved Executive fails to reach a funding agreement.
UK government ups offer to Stormont ministers to GBP1.5 billion
The UK Treasury has increased its financial package for Northern Ireland to GBP1.5 billion amid ongoing negotiations over the devolved region's budget.