Newton Emerson

A look back at the week that was

Pollution and infrastructure are among issues to be addressed if harbour wants to become major cruise destination

Looking back over the week that was in the news

Changing the way hospitals are paid would be a major administrative task. But it could bypass politicians by freeing doctors and managers to do their jobs better

Our Saturday columnist casts a wry eye back over the week that was in the news

Northern Ireland has by far the cheapest housing in the UK, yet we have the highest proportion of young adults living in the parental home

Our Saturday columnist offers his inimitable take on the week’s headlines

We need to stop applauding the UUP for taking health on

When will Sinn Féin actually support Sinn Féin policy on water charges? - Newton Emerson

Newton Emerson: Sinn Féin’s explanation for moving Conor Murphy doesn’t add up