Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness in David Cameron meeting

David Cameron met with Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness on Friday

The first and deputy first ministers have held a private meeting with the prime minister in London, Downing Street sources have confirmed.

Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness met David Cameron on Friday.

There is no confirmation on the content of the talks, but it is understood they are likely to have covered financial matters related to the talks process.

NI Secretary Theresa Villiers says she believes a deal is possible next week.

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has predicted that the talks at Stormont will conclude soon.

The round-table talks between Northern Ireland's political parties are aimed at finding a resolution to the crisis at Stormont.

The story of Stormont's crisis

• Stormont's political upheaval was sparked by allegations that Provisional IRA members were involved in the murder of Kevin McGuigan Sr

• The row erupted after a senior Sinn Féin member was arrested as part of the inquiry into Mr McGuigan Sr's death. He was later released without charge.

• Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson stepped aside and all but one of his DUP ministers resigned

• DUP ministers have since resumed their posts full time

• Read more: How Stormont's crisis unfolded

The political row was triggered by a police assessment that IRA members were involved in the murder of former IRA man Kevin McGuigan Sr last month.

Police said the IRA still existed, but added that it was not engaged in terrorism.

Sinn Féin said the IRA has "left the stage".

The talks are also focussing on the issue of welfare reform.

The Northern Ireland parties had agreed on a welfare reform deal in December but Sinn Féin withdrew its support in March.