Mike Nesbitt15 Dec 2024Are Stormont ministers' plans a Christmas wish list?With ministers penning their strategies, Enda McClafferty looks at whether they are realistic or wish lists.15 Dec 2024Northern Ireland Politics27 Nov 2024'Shocking' pipework issue at already delayed maternity hospitalMike Nesbitt says that the scale of the problem is believed to be limited to an isolated area.27 Nov 2024Northern Ireland Politics14 Nov 2024Pay offer being considered by health unionsBBC News NI understands a pay award backdated to this August is currently being considered by union reps.14 Nov 2024Northern Ireland12 Nov 2024Health union warns of 'large-scale' industrial action over payHealth Minister Mike Nesbitt said he would not be able to match pay deals for healthcare staff in other parts of UK.12 Nov 2024Northern Ireland11 Nov 2024Health minister aims to introduce duty of candourThe law could force health staff to be open with patients and their families when mistakes are made.11 Nov 2024Northern Ireland Politics17 Oct 2024Minimum alcohol pricing looks set to be introduced in NIMike Nesbitt says figures indicate alcohol misuse costs Northern Ireland up to £900m a year.17 Oct 2024Northern Ireland28 Sep 2024Nesbitt confirmed as new UUP leaderMike Nesbitt is the first person to have held the leadership of the UUP twice. 28 Sep 2024Northern Ireland Politics31 Aug 2024Unexpected unionist leaders have a lot in commonBoth Mike Nesbitt and Gavin Robinson became party leaders in unexpected circumstances. 31 Aug 2024Northern Ireland Politics30 Aug 2024Nesbitt 'has unfinished business' as UUP leaderMr Nesbitt confirmed he intends to combine the role with the job of health minister.30 Aug 2024Northern Ireland Politics