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BOGOF ban delayed by government
Rules banning multibuy deals on foods and drinks high in fat, salt, or sugar – including buy one get one free deals – will be delayed for...
Jun 17, 2023


Stormont departments must take steps to make funding more accessible – Community Foundation NI
The CEO of the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland has called on government departments to support the Community and Voluntary...
Jun 13, 2023


Allowances set for the year ahead for councillors in Mid & East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim councillors have been discussing their payments for the year ahead. An annual basic allowance of £16,394 plus travel...
Jun 10, 2023


Wrightbus secures £50 million UKEF financing and plans to double workforce by 2026
A guarantee from UK Export Finance (UKEF) has provided Northern Ireland-based bus manufacturer Wrightbus with £50 million in financing to...
Jun 9, 2023


“Scandalous” – Allister slams Secretary of State’s “meddling” in NI’s education system
TUV Leader Jim Allister has slammed the intervention by Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris in Northern Ireland's education system. It comes...
Jun 7, 2023


Labour Treasury Chief hails ‘huge potential’ of hydrogen power at clean transport pioneer Wrightbus
Pictured are (L-R) Pat McFadden (Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury), Jean-Marc Gales (newly-appointed Wrightbus Chief Executive),...
Jun 7, 2023


Carers are left experiencing the pain of no Executive - Swann
(L-R) Craig Harrison, CarersNI; Jack Watt and Maddie Balmer from Ballymena who represent a network of young carer advocates in North...
Jun 6, 2023


Paisley welcomes UK Export Finance support for Wrightbus
Ian Paisley MP pictured with Jo Bamford. North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has welcomed government confirmation that leading bus manufacturer...
Jun 4, 2023


Eleventh hour negotiations over First Citizen role in Mid & East Antrim
Local elected representatives have remained tight-lipped over the incoming Mayor of Mid and East Antrim. Negotiations were continuing...
Jun 3, 2023


Wrightbus hailed as fantastic example of clean growth by Government's Investment Minister
Leading bus manufacturer Wrightbus has been hailed by the Government’s Investment Minister as a “fantastic example” of a UK company...
Jun 2, 2023


Utility Regulator comments on review of regulated domestic electricity and gas tariffs
Following a review of regulated energy tariffs in Northern Ireland, Power NI will reduce its domestic electricity tariff by 7.1%, while...
Jun 2, 2023


Power NI announces cut to electric price but changes to Government EPG mean prices will rise
Power NI has today [2 June] announced that a review of its underlying residential unit price has resulted in a 2.4p per unit* (7.1%)...
Jun 2, 2023


Praxis Care sounds alarms on cuts to services for vulnerable children and adults in NI
Northern Ireland’s largest social care charity, Praxis Care, says proposed Department for Communities budget cuts will place the future...
Jun 2, 2023


Swann speaks at launch of new organ donation laws
(L-R) Robin Swann MLA, Daithi and Máirtín MacGabhann, and Jo-Anne Dobson (KidneyCareUK Ambassador) North Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA and...
Jun 1, 2023


Department of Education protects funding for vulnerable children and young people
The Department of Education has announced it is not proceeding with proposed cuts to Youth Services and a range of Early Years programmes...
Jun 1, 2023


Ballymoney Online Trader sentenced for advertising and selling counterfeit wall art
A Ballymoney online trader was today given a 16-month custodial sentence, suspended for two years, at Antrim Crown Court for creating,...
May 31, 2023


Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in Northern Ireland set to be lifted
The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) in force across Northern Ireland and the ban on poultry gatherings will be lifted on 00:01 on...
May 31, 2023


SoS budget cuts threaten to devastate water quality and pose public health risk - Unite
Unite the union has condemned punitive budget cuts enforced by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris, after a...
May 26, 2023


UK Government Help to Save scheme extended to April 2025
Help to Save – the UK Government savings scheme for low-income earners, which offers a 50% bonus payment worth up to £1,200 over 4 years...
May 24, 2023


Initiative to tackle NHS waiting list cut and no increased pay award for staff
The Department of Health has today set out the measures being implemented following the Secretary of State’s announcement of the 2023/24...
May 22, 2023
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