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Robin Swann MP welcomes government move to legally protect ‘nurse’ title
Robin Swann speaking at a Nursing Now NI event Robin Swann MP has welcomed a significant step by the Government to bring forward...
May 14


Jim Allister MP slams trade deal as “betrayal of Union” on VE Day
Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) leader Jim Allister MP has launched a scathing attack on the UK Government’s latest international trade...
May 9


Hilary Benn marks VE Day 80 with WWII exhibition opening at Antrim Castle Gardens
Secretary of State with the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Neil Kelly, Deputy Mayor Councillor Paul Dunlop BEM, and World...
May 8


Northern Ireland excluded from UK-India trade deal, Government confirms
The UK Government has confirmed that Northern Ireland will not be fully included in the benefits of the newly agreed UK-India free trade...
May 7


Government unveils £50 million VALOUR Network to support UK veterans
The UK Government has today launched a new national support system for veterans in every part of the UK, named VALOUR, as part of its...
May 5


Allister condemns Windsor Framework’s ‘Parcels Border’ in Westminster Debate
Jim Allister KC MLA, the Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) leader and MP for North Antrim , has strongly criticised the implementation of...
May 1


Swann secures ministerial meeting to address trade barriers for Northern Ireland businesses
Robin Swann MP, the Ulster Unionist representative for South Antrim, has secured a pivotal meeting with the Parliamentary Under-Secretary...
Apr 24


Doug Beattie urges swift action on Equality Laws After Supreme Court Gender Ruling
Doug Beattie MC MLA A landmark Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday (16 April) defining a woman as an “adult biological female” identified...
Apr 20


Government expands Help to Save Scheme, offering £1,200 bonuses to 550,000 more UK savers!
In a significant boost for low-income households grappling with the rising cost of living, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced...
Apr 17


Wrightbus at heart of £6.5bn hydrogen mega-project set to transform UK economy
Ballymena’s Wrightbus is at the forefront of a transformative £6.5 billion clean hydrogen initiative that promises to create 24,300 jobs...
Apr 13


Government slashes import tariffs on everyday essentials to boost economy
In a bid to stimulate economic growth and ease financial pressures on households and businesses, the UK Government has announced a...
Apr 13


Science Secretary hails Wrightbus as company pledges £25M to bolster UK’s green transport revolution
Millions of pounds in investment by Wrightbus to develop the next generation of green buses has been welcomed today by Science Secretary...
Apr 11


Multi-billion-pound Universal Theme Park set to be built in UK
A landmark multi-billion-pound investment has been secured for a sprawling new Universal theme park and resort in Bedford, marking a...
Apr 9


Wrightbus celebrates 50 million zero-emission miles with ministerial visit
Leading UK bus manufacturer Wrightbus celebrated hitting 50 million zero-emission miles with a visit from Local Transport Minister Simon...
Apr 3


UK faces Trump’s 10% tariff with cool heads and National interest at heart, says Starmer
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met with business leaders on Thursday morning in Downing Street London, April 3, 2025 – UK Prime Minister...
Apr 3


Child Benefit boost for millions of families
Families who claim Child Benefit will see an increase in their payment next week, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). From 7 April 2025,...
Apr 1


Swann urges clarity on Tobacco & Vapes Bill application in Northern Ireland
In an address during the Report Stage debate on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, South Antrim MP and former Northern Ireland Health Minister...
Mar 29


Swann meets NIO on Transformation Fund progress
South Antrim MP Robin Swann with Fleur Anderson MP of the Northern Ireland Office South Antrim MP Robin Swann held a constructive meeting...
Mar 27


Significant progress being made on Belfast Region City Deal projects
Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Interim Chief Executive,...
Mar 27


Swann welcomes miscarriage bereavement leave announcement
Robin Swann MP Robin Swann MP has expressed his strong support for amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, urging the UK Government to...
Mar 23
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