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Parents urged to extend Child Benefit claims as deadline approaches
With GCSE results being released this week, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding parents of teenagers to extend their Child Benefit...
18 hours ago


Monzo tops CMA banking satisfaction rankings as digital rivals outperform traditional banks
Challenger banks lead the way in the latest Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) banking satisfaction survey, with Monzo taking the...
5 days ago


£647m Plan for Change: Reeves pledges major economic boost for Northern Ireland
Chancellor of the United Kingdom, Rachel Reeves Northern Ireland is set for a major economic boost as Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed...
Aug 12


Government and Lilly launch UK-wide £85M programme to tackle obesity with pharmacies & digital access
Tens of thousands of people living with obesity could soon benefit from easier access to innovative weight management services, under a...
Aug 12


Sleigh bells are booking: Ryanair launches new lapland routes for winter 2025
Ryanair has announced the launch of three new routes connecting UK travellers to the snowy landscapes of Lapland for Winter 2025/26, with...
Aug 5


Government moves to scrap discriminatory wage bands and boost pay for millions
New remit for Low Pay Commission signals bold step toward single living wage for adults The Government has today (5 August) taken a...
Aug 5


ITV unveils bold new Big Brother eye ahead of autumn launch
ITV has officially revealed the new eye logo for the upcoming third instalment of Big Brother on ITV2 and ITVX, sparking excitement for...
Aug 4


Public warned against use of contaminated non-sterile alcohol-free wipes
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are advising the public to stop...
Aug 4


Cranswick Ballymena secures approval in landmark £19M UK pork export deal with Mexico
Cranswick’s factory site in Cullybackey, Ballymena Cranswick Country Foods in Ballymena is set to benefit from a major new UK trade...
Aug 4


Storm Floris named as Northern Ireland braces for disruptive weather
Storm Floris has officially been named by the Met Office, with forecasters warning of unseasonably strong and potentially disruptive...
Aug 1


Tough new UK online safety laws now in force to shield children from harmful content
Major new laws now in force, and aimed at protecting under-18s from the most harmful content on the internet, mean that children in the...
Jul 30


Ian Paisley joins President Trump’s team at Turnberry amid speculation over future role
The former North Antrim MP Ian Paisley pictured standing beside ‘The Beast’ at Turnberry golf resort in Scotland. Former North Antrim MP...
Jul 29


Trump-EU trade deal sparks concerns for Northern Ireland, says UUP’s Aiken
Inset: Ulster Unionist Party MLA Dr Steve Aiken OBE Ulster Unionist Party MLA Dr Steve Aiken OBE has warned that the latest US-EU tariff...
Jul 28


Larne Border Control Post comes into operation as Jim Allister denounces ‘hard’ Irish Sea Border
Pictured: Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) leader Jim Allister KC MP; (background) Port of Larne, County Antrim Permanent customs...
Jul 28


NI farmers burdened by post-Brexit machinery checks, say UUP’s Swann and Butler
Renewed machinery checks “unreasonable and unsustainable”, say UUP representatives Unionist politicians have raised the alarm over...
Jul 26


Electric vehicle buyers in Northern Ireland to benefit from £650m UK grant
Northern Ireland motorists are set to benefit from a new UK Government initiative aimed at accelerating the shift to zero-emission...
Jul 25


Vicky Pattison speaks out on PMDD and medical misogyny – Health Secretary agrees to meeting
Vicky Pattison: “You are led to believe that every other woman in the country is dealing with this… and you are weak for not being able...
Jul 22


Queen’s University Belfast awarded £4.35 million to attract world-leading researchers
Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded £4.35 million under the UK Government’s new Global Talent Fund, a significant step in...
Jul 19


M&S Sparks loyalty scheme returns with birthday treats, free coffee, and staff discounts
Marks & Spencer relaunches Sparks rewards with 1.8 million birthday surprises, the return of its Coffee Stamp scheme, and expanded...
Jul 17


From BNPL to big loans: Loqbox survey reveals Northern Ireland’s credit confusion
Borrowing in Northern Ireland is 21% higher than the UK average, but many residents struggle to spot reputable lenders, according to new...
Jul 16
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