The National Assembly for Wales will have primary legislative powers as 63.5% voters say 'Yes' in the 3 March 2011 Referendum.

The former Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs succeeds Brian Cowen after his dramatic resignation as leader of the party.

Brian Cowen resigns after shock Cabinet revolt against his leadership.

Scottish Government reform plan could merge the country's eight regional police forces into a single Scottish force.

Opinion polls indicate Wales will vote for more law-making powers for the Welsh National Assembly in the March 2011 Referendum.

Welsh broadcaster decides to scrap second Welsh TV channel following budget cuts demanded by the UK Department for Culture.

Government accused of surrendering national sovereighty as Ireland receives €85 billion rescue package from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund.

Government forced to use funds from National Pensions Reserve to save Ireland's largest bank from collapse.

Northern Ireland Water chief resigns after 50,000 homes and business were left without water for almost two weeks during the festive period.

The Scottish Government will be able to control a third of its budget as the UK government announces the devolution of further financial powers to Scotland.

Tommy Sheridan, one of Scotland's best known politicians, was convicted of lying in Court during his defamation case against a newspaper.

Stewart Stevenson steps down from ministerial post after severe winter conditions bring chaos to traffic in central Scotland.

The leaders of the UK's three devolved governments issued a declaration urging London to reconsider the severity of its spending cuts.