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4000 health and social care workers to commence 48-hour strike from midnight across NI
More than 4000 Unite members working in the health and social care service in Northern Ireland will join with colleagues from other...
Sep 20, 2023


Launch of new centre to promote patient safety in NI
Chief Pharmaceutical Officer, Professor Cathy Harrison; MHRA Chief Safety Officer, Dr Alison Cave and Regional Lead Pharmacist for the...
Sep 13, 2023


1,000 new jobs announced for NI and Wrightbus consortium secures over £6M
New jobs, facilities and funding are being announced today as Northern Ireland opens its doors to global investors at the Northern...
Sep 13, 2023


Wrightbus receives slice of £50M government funding towards development of hydrogen coaches
Pioneering bus manufacturer Wrightbus has received a slice of £50 million government funding towards developing zero-emission hydrogen...
Sep 8, 2023


‘Not suitable for under-4s’: New industry guidance issued on slush-ice drinks
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued new voluntary industry guidance on glycerol in slush-ice drinks, advising that they should...
Sep 4, 2023


Ballymena man prosecuted for working illegally in Belfast
Stock image. A Ballymena man has been prosecuted at Laganside Magistrate's Court by the government's Security Industry Authority (SIA)...
Aug 31, 2023


Secretary of State takes a swing during visit to 2025 Open Championship host Royal Portrush
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris MP, enjoying a round of golf at Royal Portrush The Secretary of State for...
Aug 28, 2023


Eligible groups for Covid-19 autumn booster announced
An autumn COVID-19 booster vaccination will be offered to those at high risk of serious disease and who are therefore most likely to...
Aug 8, 2023


Essential summer health tips for travellers going abroad
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding summer travellers of simple steps to reduce their risk of common infections when...
Jul 21, 2023


Chancellor agrees new support measures for mortgage holders
This morning, Friday 23 June, the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt met the UK's principal mortgage lenders and the Financial Conduct Authority...
Jun 23, 2023


MP calls for national honour to recognise Dunlop's sporting success.
North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has congratulated constituent and racer Michael Dunlop in his magnificent success at the Isle of Man TT races...
Jun 11, 2023


Wrightbus welcomes £12.7M new funding
The Government today (9 May) announced funding of £77million in new funding for projects developing clean transport technologies across...
May 9, 2023


Northern Ireland organisations to receive £57 million to help economically inactive
Thousands of people across Northern Ireland will be supported into work as the UK Government confirms funding for transformational...
Mar 31, 2023
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