As Jeffrey Donaldson faces a lengthy prison sentence, we consider the impact of his conviction on politics.Sir Keir Starmer is standing down as Prime Minister - what does another change at Downing Street mean for Northern Ireland?It's 10 years since the Brexit referendum - we speak to two key players in the negotiations - Lord Frost and Leo Varadkar.

In the past few months, UTV has been part of a transparency pilot to let reporters into family court proceedings. The pilot has been running under strict rules, but is part of efforts by the Office of the Lady Chief Justice to improve open justice and transparency within the system. UTV’s reporter Sarah Clarke attended a case in the Court of Appeal in which a woman in Northern Ireland, whose wife gave birth to a child through a private sperm donor, is not entitled to be legally recognised as a second parent. Sarah joins Carol Jordan for this latest edition of the UTV podcast.

On the this episode of Going the Extra Mile, Carol Jordan sits down with Gillian McCann.After her son Jay's death two years ago, Gillian formed her own group to support other women who had lost children.You can watch this episode on ITVX.For more of the biggest news stories in the UK and around the world, visit the ITV News YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ITVNews• Subscribe to ITV News In Full on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ITVNewsInFull?sub_confirmation=1• Get breaking news and more stories at http://www.itv.com/newsFollow UTV News on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UTVFollow UTV News on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/utv.ni/Follow UTV News on X https://x.com/UTVNewsFollow ITV News on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itvnews?lang=enFollow ITV News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itvnews/Follow ITV News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itvnews/Follow ITV News on X: https://twitter.com/itvnews

The use of the controversial 'petition of concern' to block a move to raise the age of criminal responsibility here, has been branded as 'deeply disappointing' by campaigners pressing for the change.I'll be joined by representatives from the parties.There's still no movement of the Good Jobs Bill. As the window to progress the legislation closes, I'll speak to the Economy Minister, Caoimhe Archibald.As the Prime Minister's position continues to weaken, with more resignations, we'll get the view from Westminster ahead of Thursday's by-election.

Protests have erupted across Belfast after a Sudanese man is charged with attempted murder following a knife attack in the north of the city last night. Houses have been attacked and vehicles highjacked by crowds, roads have also been blocked.We get immediate reaction from policitians plus I'll be joined by a panel of experts.And as the DUP offers to progress parts of Sinn Féin's Good Jobs Bill, we speak to the Deputy First Minister.

To celebrate Volunteer’s Week, the Going the Extra Mile podcast highlights Elaine McBride, who has volunteered and fundraised for the Northern Ireland Hospice for nine years. Inspired by the exceptional respite care her son Sam receives there, Elaine works tirelessly to challenge the misconception that hospices are solely about end-of-life sadness, choosing instead to focus on the joy, light, and memories they provide. To mark the Children’s Hospice’s 25th anniversary, the family is taking on a 25-mile wheelchair walk with Sam. Though Sam will outgrow the children's respite service next year, Elaine remains a passionate advocate for the profound personal value and friendships that volunteering brings.You can watch the vodcast here on ITVX

Burrows bites back - a civil war in the Ulster Unionist Party - the party leader Jon Burrows sits down with our Political Editor Tracey Magee.Suzanne Breen from the Belfast Telegraph and former UUP director of communications Alex Kane give their views.What next for the Good Jobs Bill? As the horse trading to secure Executive agreement continues, we'll hear both from business and unions.And as race hate crimes reach an all time high here, there are concerns the Executive's race relations framework doesn't go far enough. We have a special report.

On the latest episode of Going the Extra Mile, Carol Jordan speaks to Chris Tennyson.They discuss Chris' campaign for solutions and legislative change that would allow crucial family health history to be shared with adoptive families.You can watch this episode on ITVX. For more of the biggest news stories in the UK and around the world, visit the ITV News YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ITVNews• Subscribe to ITV News In Full on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ITVNewsInFull?sub_confirmation=1• Get breaking news and more stories at http://www.itv.com/newsFollow UTV News on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UTVFollow UTV News on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/utv.ni/Follow UTV News on X https://x.com/UTVNewsFollow ITV News on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itvnews?lang=enFollow ITV News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itvnews/Follow ITV News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itvnews/Follow ITV News on X: https://twitter.com/itvnews

The Finance Minister allocates £100 million for public sector transformation. We'll speak to John O'Dowd.There's still no budget; what impact is that uncertainty having on our public services? I'll be joined by a panel of trade unions.Questions for the leadership of Sinn Fein and Fianna Fail after two bruising by-elections in the Republic. I'll be joined by the Irish Independent's Kevin Doyle, and the writer and political commentator Siobhan Fenton.

Veteran journalist Stephen Walker joins the UTV Podcast to reflect on the monumental legacies of Nobel Laureates John Hume and David Trimble.With over 30 years of experience covering Northern Ireland's politics, Stephen breaks down the differing roles of 'The Persuader' and 'The Peacemaker'.Hosted by Paul Clark, Stephen and he discuss the immense pressure both men faced, the heavy political prices they paid within their own parties, and why history will ultimately judge their careers as an overwhelming success that left Northern Ireland a better place.You can also watch this episode on ITVX.