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A new era for veterans' services in Northern Ireland
A new chapter in veterans' welfare has begun in Northern Ireland with the expansion of the Veterans Welfare Service - Northern Ireland...
Jul 30, 2024


Decision to limit the Winter Fuel Payment is disappointing - NI Communities Minister
Northern Ireland Communities minister Gordon Lyons has described the Chancellor’s recent announcement on cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment...
Jul 30, 2024


Utility Regulator launches new lived experience research on energy hardship in Northern Ireland
The Utility Regulator has published its recent research ‘Energy Hardship: Consumer Lived Experiences’, which looked at the lived...
Jul 24, 2024


Bank of Ireland warns customers on holiday to be extra vigilant for fraud
Pictured is Allison Ewing, Fraud Customer Experience Manager Bank of Ireland UK. Bank of Ireland is warning customers to be extra...
Jul 9, 2024


St Vincent de Paul urges priority be given to those living in poverty
SVP Regional President for the Northern Region, Mary Waide With the General Election this week, St Vincent de Paul, the largest voluntary...
Jul 2, 2024


Don’t lose out – extend Child Benefit for your 16–19 year-old now
More than a million parents will receive reminders to extend Child Benefit for their teenagers if they are continuing their education or...
Jun 16, 2024


Income threshold raised for accessing free school meals and uniform grants in NI
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced an interim change to the eligibility criteria for families applying for free school meals and...
Jun 7, 2024


Translink announces fare rises and urges customers to ‘save with good value ticket options’
Translink today (Thursday 23rd May) announced that following the decision by DfI to revise fares, most fares on Metro, NI Railways and...
May 23, 2024


Used car dealers top Consumerline complaints list in Northern Ireland
As used car traders again top the Consumerline complaints list, the Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) shares...
May 21, 2024


Lady Ballyedmond tops The Sunday Times Rich List in Northern Ireland
Lady Ballyedmond and family are the richest people in Northern Ireland, according to this year’s edition of The Sunday Times Rich List,...
May 17, 2024


Compensation costs driving Northern Ireland motor claims far above UK average
High injury compensation rates and associated legal fees are pushing up the cost of motor insurance claims for drivers in Northern...
May 15, 2024


PSNI shines light on the cruel reality of predatory money lenders in NI
The cruel reality of predatory money lending is the focus of a new campaign led by the charity Crimestoppers, with the backing of the...
May 13, 2024


Banks urged to protect the branch network and support customers across NI
Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA with representatives from high street banks, UK Finance, LINK and Cash Access UK. Finance...
May 2, 2024


Ulster Bank-backed investment in Co Antrim farm secures future for third generation
Ulster Bank business development manager Conor McNeill (right) pictured with Timmy and Karen Rea and their sons Charlie and James. The...
Apr 29, 2024


New self-serve Translink ticket vending machines going live at train stations in NI
New self-serve Ticket Vending Machines at the newly opened York Street Station. Translink has announced the roll out of new self-serve...
Apr 28, 2024


90% of Northern Ireland consumers concerned about rising cost of basics
New research published today by the Consumer Council shows 90% of consumers in Northern Ireland are concerned about the rising cost of...
Apr 18, 2024


Electric Ireland announces a 15% price decrease
Electric Ireland has announced a price decrease of 15% for their domestic electricity customers. This decrease will be effective from 4...
Apr 11, 2024


Rate bills due to issue by end of the week to homes and businesses across NI
Rate bills will start to arrive with homes and businesses as bills are issued on the 5 April 2024. The bill will set out the amount due...
Apr 3, 2024


What the Child Benefit rate rise means for you
Millions of families who claim Child Benefit will automatically receive increased payments from 6 April 2024, HM Revenue and Customs...
Apr 2, 2024


A household in Mid and East Antrim could save £1,000 a year by using all the food they buy
Recycle Now and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council are launching a new campaign to encourage homes in Mid and East Antrim to use all the...
Mar 22, 2024
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