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UK faces Trump’s 10% tariff with cool heads and National interest at heart, says Starmer
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met with business leaders on Thursday morning in Downing Street London, April 3, 2025 – UK Prime Minister...
Apr 3, 2025


Child Benefit boost for millions of families
Families who claim Child Benefit will see an increase in their payment next week, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). From 7 April 2025,...
Apr 1, 2025


Swann urges clarity on Tobacco & Vapes Bill application in Northern Ireland
In an address during the Report Stage debate on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, South Antrim MP and former Northern Ireland Health Minister...
Mar 29, 2025


Swann meets NIO on Transformation Fund progress
South Antrim MP Robin Swann with Fleur Anderson MP of the Northern Ireland Office South Antrim MP Robin Swann held a constructive meeting...
Mar 27, 2025


Significant progress being made on Belfast Region City Deal projects
Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Interim Chief Executive,...
Mar 27, 2025


Swann welcomes miscarriage bereavement leave announcement
Robin Swann MP Robin Swann MP has expressed his strong support for amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, urging the UK Government to...
Mar 23, 2025


Irish Sea Parcels Border delayed for third time as policy sparks outrage from MP Jim Allister
North Antrim MP Jim Allister has fiercely criticised the government’s continued support for the implementation of the Irish Sea parcels...
Mar 19, 2025


Government must review Benefits decisions - Swann
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall Ulster Unionist South Antrim MP Robin Swann has responded to today’s (Tuesday 18 March) Labour...
Mar 18, 2025


Wrightbus leaders meet government officials at UK's first bus manufacturing panel
Local Transport MinisterSimon Lightwood MP with Jean-Marc Gales and Jo Bamford, during a visit to NewPower in Oxfordshire last month....
Mar 16, 2025


Statutory Sick Pay reforms to boost living standards and economy across the UK
More than one million working people throughout the United Kingdom are set to experience an uplift in their living standards due to...
Mar 5, 2025


Government issues product recall for popular high street brand Paracetamol tablets
People who have purchased Boots Paracetamol 500mg Tablets 16s (Item code 81-99-922, Batch 241005, Expiry date 12/2029) are advised to...
Mar 4, 2025


UK Government releases £129m for reform of public services in Northern Ireland
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP has welcomed the release of £129 million by...
Mar 4, 2025


Swann welcomes Government's decision on Thales contract
South Antrim MP Robin Swann has today welcomed the announcement of a £1.6billion investment into Thales Belfast for the manufacturing of...
Mar 3, 2025


UK Government boosts digital collection of world’s oldest English language daily newspaper
Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP at the Linen Hall Library, Belfast Historic editions of the world’s oldest English language daily...
Mar 3, 2025


UK to build 5,000 missiles in Belfast as PM Starmer bolsters Ukraine support
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled plans to manufacture over 5,000 air defence missiles in Belfast, marking a significant boost...
Mar 2, 2025


New Manager of Coca-Cola HBC Ireland & NI welcomes SoS to state-of-the-art production facility in Co Antrim
(L-R) Welcoming Secretary of State of Northern Ireland the Coca-Cola HBC production facility in Lisburn, Country Plant Manager, Kieran...
Mar 2, 2025


Swann & Armstrong call on Treasury for hospitality VAT parity
Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann and UUP Economy Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel...
Feb 13, 2025


'Family Farm Tax is a devastating Treasury cash-grab' - Swann
Robin Swann MP Robin Swann MP has called on the UK Government to fully grasp the devastating and disproportionate impact the Family Farm...
Feb 11, 2025


More than 11 million cigarettes seized in Northern Ireland
Four men have been arrested after the seizure of more than 11 million cigarettes in South Armagh. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC),...
Nov 8, 2024


Secretary of State visits Antrim to back Poppy Appeal and explore award-winning Castle Gardens
Secretary of State, The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP touring Antrim Castle Gardens with (L-R) Chief Executive of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough...
Nov 6, 2024
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