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Increased mileage rate set to continue for Health Trust staff in Northern Ireland
The Department of Health has confirmed that Health Trust staff will continue to receive an enhanced mileage rate. In June 2022, former...
Feb 13, 2023


Workers urged to check pay as HMRC highlights reasons why many are missing out on NMW
Workers in Northern Ireland are being urged to check that they are receiving the correct pay. It comes after nearly 7,000 people working...
Feb 12, 2023


Bereavement benefits extended to unmarried cohabiting parents in NI
Benefits designed to help parents with the financial impact of losing a partner are to be extended to cohabiting partners from...
Feb 8, 2023


Over 8 million families in the UK to receive new Cost of Living Payment this Spring
After confirming the payment schedule for five cost of living payments through the 2023/24 financial year, The Department for Work and...
Feb 7, 2023


Rollout of all 500,000 energy vouchers is complete with 80% of vouchers redeemed
The Post Office confirms that all 500,000 energy vouchers, issued on behalf of the Government to households in Northern Ireland, have now...
Feb 7, 2023


Boost your childcare budget this half term with tax-free childcare
As the February half term draws closer, families are being reminded that they can save up to £2,000 a year on childcare costs with...
Feb 6, 2023


Over half of total £600 energy vouchers redeemed by households in NI
Over half of energy vouchers, issued on behalf of the Government to households in Northern Ireland, have now been redeemed according to...
Feb 1, 2023


Royal Mail whistleblower claims £600 vouchers are being delayed because of overtime ban
A Royal Mail whistle-blower in Northern Ireland is claiming £600 energy payment vouchers are being delayed by a ban on overtime work. The...
Jan 20, 2023


Vigilance urged against scammers cashing in on energy payment vouchers
People across Northern Ireland who will receive £600 energy payment vouchers are being urged to be vigilant and on their guard against...
Jan 18, 2023


Millions of low-income households to get new Cost of Living Payments from Spring 2023
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has today, Tuesday 3 December, announced more detail on the payment schedule for the next...
Jan 3, 2023
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