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Domestic consumers urged to avail of debt support offered by energy suppliers
The Utility Regulator recently published the results of its third annual Domestic Consumer Insight Tracker survey that provided further...
May 19, 2023


Payment dates for £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment announced
The Government has announced today, Friday 19 May, that more than six million disabled people in the UK are set to receive their one-off...
May 19, 2023


Revealed: Europe’s top cities for a pound-stretching break
Lisbon has emerged as the best value of 35 cities surveyed for Post Office Travel Money’s 16th annual City Costs Barometer, beating a...
May 13, 2023


Shane Lowry ‘tees off’ Kingspan Kickstart Sports Fund
Irish professional golfer & ambassador for the Kingspan Kickstart Sports Fund, Shane Lowry. AMATEUR athletes, sports clubs and community...
May 10, 2023


Local charities encouraged to apply for support from Allen & Overy Foundation
Inset: Simon Wagstaff, Associate Director, Technology Services at Allen & Overy Belfast and Chair of the Belfast Grants Committee...
May 10, 2023


PSNI figures reveal more than £1m lost in NI in scams in last two months
Chair of the ScamwiseNI Partnership, Chief Superintendent Gerard Pollock In the last two months the Police Service of Northern Ireland...
May 9, 2023


Ten Days to claim Pension Credit and qualify for £301 Cost of Living Payment
All pensioners on a low income should check if they qualify for Pension Credit in order to also receive a Cost of Living Payment. There...
May 9, 2023


Northern Ireland leads UK regions’ economic growth as UK set to avoid recession in 2023
The Northern Ireland economy reported 0.6% growth in the three months to February, leading growth outside of London, according to the...
May 9, 2023


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
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