Eight million UK households to receive £2.5 billion Cost of Living support
Millions of households across the UK will start to receive a £299 Cost of Living Payment from today until 22 February as part of the...
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NEWS
- Feb 5
His Majesty King Charles diagnosed with cancer
Buckingham Palace has announced this evening, Monday 5th February, that The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer. King Charles...
- Jan 31
Marianna Spring investigates extraordinary cases of online hate in new BBC Radio 4 podcast
The BBC’s disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, will present a new podcast series for BBC Radio 4, Why Do You...
- Jan 30
New Queen’s report calls for more support for Armed Forces Families
Families of ex-Service personnel need to be consistently identified, recognised, and supported according to a new report by Queen’s...
- Jan 19
Amber Weather Warning issued for NI with Storm Isha on the way
The Met Office have issued an Amber Weather Warning ahead of a storm forecasted to reach the UK and Ireland on Sunday. A yellow weather...
- Jan 17
Cost of car insurance in UK reaches highest price on record with NI worst hit
The average price of car insurance in the UK has edged closer to £1,000 following further increases, new data reveals. Drivers can now...
- Jan 16
Zero-emission buses manufactured by Wrightbus launched in Oxford
One of the biggest UK fleets of electric buses outside London - which includes more than 100 vehicles manufactured by Ballymena-based...
- Jan 16
New official portrait of King Charles III released
New official portrait of The King in Naval uniform taken at Windsor Castle last year. The UK Government Cabinet Office has released a new...
- Jan 15
Secretary of State calls on Northern Ireland parties “to get back to work”
The Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has called on the...
- Jan 14
Go-Ahead London begins trial of world’s most efficient double deck battery-electric bus built in Ballymena
Bus operator Go-Ahead London is trialling the world's most efficient double deck battery-electric bus to demonstrate its zero-emission...
- Jan 14
Met Office extend snow weather warning for Northern Ireland
Sun rising over Slemish in the snow. Image captured on 31st December 2020 by Lauren Bleakly. The Met Office have issued an update on the...
- Jan 13
Very cold next week – Met Office
Winter scenes on Tully Road, Ballymena captured on 18th January 2023. (Image: John Acheson) A northerly airflow will bring cold arctic...
- Jan 11
Disruptive snow possible next week – Met Office
Potentially impactful snow is possible for some next week, as an arctic airmass exerts its influence on the UK’s weather. A northerly...
- Jan 9
Stay off the ice! As country faces big freeze, Dogs Trust issue warning to dog owners in NI
As the Met Office issues cold weather warnings across the country, the UK’s largest dog welfare, Dogs Trust, has issued its own warning,...
- Jan 8
Real-life Mr Bates and partner Suzanne ‘disheartened’ by PM’s response to Post Office scandal
Today, on This Morning the real-life former sub-postmaster Alan Bates, and his partner Suzanne Sercombe, discussed the latest on the Post...
- Jan 5
Met Office | Colder conditions to come
The impactful rain and showers which have been a feature of the new year’s weather will ease with many regions becoming fine and dry over...
- Jan 3
All grown up - Child Benefit goes digital
New parents can now claim Child Benefit online for the first time since it was launched 47 years ago, helping millions of families with...
- Jan 2
Takeback Tuesday: Returns expected to increase by 52% on first working day of the year
On Tuesday 2 January 2024 – Takeback Tuesday – returns of online purchases are predicted to increase by 52 per cent compared to the...
- Dec 31, 2023
No frosty surprises when you claim tax relief directly with HMRC
Every penny counts at Christmas and employees eligible to claim a tax refund on any work-related expenses are being urged to do it...
- Dec 29, 2023
BBC Sounds reveals their top 10 most popular podcasts of 2023 with podcast listening up 34% on the platform
In 2023 (January to November) there were over 2 billion plays of radio, music and podcasts on BBC Sounds, as listeners continue to enjoy...
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