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Children dressed up for Halloween can enjoy a free meal at all 205 Asda Cafés nationwide on 31 October – with no adult spend required. This Halloween, families across the UK can look forward to a treat that won’t scare their wallets. On Friday 31 October, Asda is inviting children in fancy dress to eat for free in any of its 205 cafés nationwide, as part of its popular Kids Eat for £1 initiative. The offer coincides with half-term week, providing much-needed relief for parent

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has welcomed the UK Government’s £271 million annual defence investment in Northern Ireland, while urging closer coordination between the Northern Ireland Executive and Westminster to ensure maximum economic and strategic benefit. The Ulster Unionist MP described the announcement as “a positive step for Northern Ireland’s economy” and a recognition of the region’s “innovative aerospace and manufacturing industries.” Mr Swann said: “This investmen

Marks & Spencer Chief Executive Officer Stuart Machin has praised Northern Ireland’s thriving food and drink industry, highlighting the region’s exceptional contribution to the retailer’s success across the UK. Speaking at the Northern Ireland Food & Drink Annual Dinner in Belfast last night — marking the first time an M&S CEO has addressed the event — Mr Machin celebrated local producers, long-standing partnerships, and announced major new investment plans for stores across

British holidaymakers and business travellers heading to Europe are being urged to prepare for new digital border checks from today, as...

Tesco has announced the expansion of its Fruit & Veg for Schools programme, ensuring thousands more pupils across the UK – including in...

The new British passport bearing His Majesty King Charles III’s Coat of Arms The first British passports to bear His Majesty King Charles...

Pictured: Jim Allister KC MP, the leader of the Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) In a robust rebuke to recent European Union demands, Jim...

Some of the fake toys seized at the UK Border in 2025 Counterfeit toys are flooding into the UK, putting children’s safety at risk,...

The Met Office has officially named Storm Amy as the first storm of the 2025/26 season, with Northern Ireland braced for unsettled and...

Hundreds of thousands of young people across the UK are being urged to check if they have a matured Child Trust Fund (CTF), with an...

Northern Ireland political leaders have issued strong warnings over Labour’s proposed Digital ID scheme, with both the Traditional...

Robin Swann MP with BVA new President Rob Williams at House of Commons event in February 2025. South Antrim MP Robin Swann has been...

The customs declaration for a simple birthday package sent sent from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV)...

Chris Quinn, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has today (Monday, 29 September 2025)...

UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer The UK government has unveiled plans for a new digital ID system designed to make it easier for...

M&S Café Toasties Marks & Spencer is bringing an extra layer of comfort to café dining this autumn with the launch of its new seasonal...

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting appearing on Tuesday morning (23 September 2025) on ITV’s Lorraine Health Secretary Wes Streeting has...

Wrightbus chief executive Jean-Marc Gales North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew has escalated calls for urgent government action to safeguard...

Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) leader and North Antrim MP Jim Allister, and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer In a strongly worded...

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, and the Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister for Defence,...