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One year on and spending power of NI families drops by 21.1%
The latest figures from Asda’s Income Tracker reveal that while the discretionary income of the average Northern Ireland household has...
May 7, 2023


“Workers refuse to just survive but will fightback” – Unite’s Susan Fitzgerald
New Unite Regional Secretary: workers refuse to just survive but will fightback and win through their trade unions Susan Fitzgerald calls...
Apr 29, 2023


The Gallaher Trust calls for applications for funding
The Gallaher Trust is calling on social enterprises, charities, and not-for-profit organisations who can make a positive impact to those...
Apr 26, 2023


Over 8 million families to receive £301 Cost of Living Payment from today!
This is first of three new Cost of Living payments adding up to £900 in 2023/24 – though some people will receive up to £1,350. Over...
Apr 25, 2023


PwC NI: Consumers are starting to feel more confident for Spring
UK consumers are feeling more positive moving into spring. The latest edition of the PwC Consumer Sentiment survey, conducted immediately...
Apr 9, 2023


“A dear breakfast” – Ulster Fry costs soar in last 12 months!
A firm favourite across Northern Ireland, the traditional Ulster Fry has become a lot more expensive with prices soaring over the last 12...
Apr 6, 2023


One million families claiming tax credits to receive Cost of Living Payment
One million eligible claimant families receiving tax credits, and no other means-tested benefits, will get the first Cost of Living...
Apr 4, 2023


Mid and East Antrim's social supermarket opens in Ballymena
Mid and East Antrim councillors were recently given an update on the opening of a social supermarket in Ballymena with grocery deliveries...
Apr 2, 2023


Asda extends its Kids £1 café meal deal and adds more healthier options
Asda has announced that its hugely popular ‘Kids Eat for £1’ café meal deals have been refreshed with a more nutritionally balanced...
Apr 1, 2023


NI Rate bills set to be issued next week
Rate bills will start to arrive with homes and businesses from the start of next week (3rd April 2023). The bill will set out the amount...
Mar 30, 2023


Government confirms State Pension age set to rise to 67
The Government has confirmed the State Pension age will rise to 67 by the end of 2028, following a review published today. In a statement...
Mar 30, 2023


firmus energy customers to benefit from second tariff reduction this year
Customers of Northern Ireland’s largest supplier of natural gas, firmus energy, will benefit from reduced tariffs in the Ten Towns...
Mar 30, 2023


Mayor visits Mid and East Antrim's ‘Social Supermarket’ in Ballymena
Mayor Alderman Noel Williams recently paid a visit tothe ‘Mid and East Antrim Affordable Food Club’ – a Social Supermarket, serving the...
Mar 29, 2023


Government confirms date for first £301 cost of living payment
Millions of UK households will receive £301 directly from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between 25 April and 17 May. This is...
Mar 27, 2023


Next phase for ‘Move to UC’ set to begin in Northern Ireland
The next phase of Universal Credit (UC) implementation will begin in Northern Ireland next month with the launch of a discovery exercise...
Mar 22, 2023


20,000 households still to redeem £600 energy voucher and time is running out!
Post Office is urging the approximately 20,000 households (around 4%) who have not yet redeemed their £600 energy vouchers to do so. More...
Mar 20, 2023


Landmark research reveals shocking impact of cost of living crisis on young people in NI
Young people and their families are forced to use food banks, as revealed by Bytes Project’s landmark research on young people and the...
Mar 17, 2023


Changes to government EPG scheme set to impact all electricity and gas tariffs in NI
The Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) Scheme was introduced in Northern Ireland in November 2022 by the UK Government to help households with...
Mar 17, 2023


Power NI announces price cut however customers bills set to rise
Power NI has today, 16 March, announced that a review of its underlying residential unit price has resulted in a 6.61p per unit (16.2%)...
Mar 16, 2023


Charity calls for families with young disabled adults to seek support
Families caring for young disabled adults at home are being offered help by a forward-thinking national charity to improve quality of...
Mar 12, 2023
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