Government confirms State Pension age set to rise to 67
The Government has confirmed the State Pension age will rise to 67 by the end of 2028, following a review published today. In a statement...
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- Mar 22
Next phase for ‘Move to UC’ set to begin in Northern Ireland
The next phase of Universal Credit (UC) implementation will begin in Northern Ireland next month with the launch of a discovery exercise...
- Mar 21
Windsor Framework an important stepping stone on necessary changes to NI Protocol – Beattie
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Doug Beattie has said whilst further reforms are necessary, the Windsor Framework represents an important...
- Mar 19
Life-saving public emergency alerts launch with text to be sent to every phone in UK
A new system that will give the Government and emergency services the capability to send an alert directly to mobiles phones when there...
- Mar 14
“There remains key areas of concern” – DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson
Speaking in Washington DC DUP Leader Rt Hon Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has released a statement today, Tuesday 14 March, outlining his...
- Feb 24
More than 2,000 Ukrainians supported locally in Northern Ireland
More than 2,000 Ukrainian nationals have been offered support in NI in the year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, latest figures from the
- Feb 22
O'Lynn pays tribute to colleagues, staff and constituents as she announces resignation
Alliance North Antrim MLA Patricia O’Lynn has announced she will be stepping down from the role next month. Ms O’Lynn will resign as an...
- Feb 10
Dáithí’s Law should not be used as blackmail for return of devolution – DUP
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has urged the Government to 'stop using Dáithí’s Law as a bargaining chip for devolution' and...
- Feb 9
Deadline for return of NI Executive extended until 2024
The UK Government will today (Thursday 9 February) introduce legislation to extend the period for Executive formation, to allow time and...
- Dec 7, 2022
Northern Ireland Secretary announces 27.5% reduction to MLA pay
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has received Parliamentary support to reduce the salaries of Members of the Legislative...
- Nov 4, 2022
No Assembly election before Christmas – Secretary of State
Following discussions with NI party leaders, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, confirms an...
- Oct 27, 2022
Departing Minister Robin Swann thanks health and care staff on final day in office
Health Minister Robin Swann marked his final day in office by sending a personal tribute to health service staff. In a letter issued to...
- Oct 25, 2022
Translink welcomes announcement on fare freeze extension for NI public transport
Translink has today welcomed the announcement from the Department of Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd that public transport fares will...
- Oct 25, 2022
Lift off for £25 million Dormant Assets with Air Ambulance NI receiving £100,000
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has set updated policy directions for the future Dormant Assets Fund. The Dormant Accounts Fund was...
- Oct 25, 2022
Waiting list initiative delivers cut in waiting times – Swann
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed a successful initiative that has more than halved the outpatient waiting list for foot and ankle...
- Oct 24, 2022
Lyons to bring forward Miscarriage Leave and Pay regulations for NI
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today launched a consultation which will bring forward dedicated legislation for Miscarriage Leave and Pay...
- Oct 23, 2022
Major plans set out to cut agency spend as costs rise from £27m to £101m over last four years
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced measures to reduce expenditure on agency staffing within health and social care and to...
- Oct 21, 2022
Minister Hargey officially launches £29m shared housing scheme in Ballymena
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has visited Ballymena to mark the launch of a new housing scheme that will provide 135 homes in a...
- Oct 20, 2022
£5.5million school holiday food grant scheme to continue until March 2023
Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has today announced that families of children entitled to free school meals will receive a school...
- Oct 19, 2022
Minister Lyons discusses potential joint bid to host opening stages of Tour de France
The Economy Minister, Gordon Lyons has met with the Irish Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine...
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