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RAF launches SME hub in Northern Ireland to expand procurement opportunities
Northern Ireland businesses are set to benefit from a major expansion in defence procurement, with the Royal Air Force pledging to...
Sep 6, 2025


Robin Swann urges Starmer to scrap “harmful” Farm Inheritance Tax at PMQs
South Antrim MP Robin Swann speaking in The Commons South Antrim MP Robin Swann has pressed Prime Minister Keir Starmer to rethink the...
Sep 3, 2025


Ballymena takeaway shortlisted in UK’s top 40 for National Fish & Chip Awards 2026
The popular Fish Supper from The Merchant, Ballymena One of Ballymena’s most popular takeaways has been named among the UK’s best after...
Sep 2, 2025


Aer Lingus increases UK flights from Belfast City this winter, with up to 30% off sale
Aer Lingus Regional, operated exclusively by Emerald Airlines, has unveiled its Winter 2025 schedule from Belfast City Airport, promising...
Sep 2, 2025


Storm Amy leads list of UK storm names chosen by the public for 2025/26
The Met Office, alongside Met Éireann and the Dutch weather service KNMI, has unveiled the official list of storm names for the 2025/26...
Sep 1, 2025


Jim Allister urges councils to act after High Court ruling on asylum hotels
Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) leader and North Antrim MP Jim Allister KC Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) leader and North Antrim MP...
Aug 20, 2025


Major £70M drive to grow UK cadet forces by 40,000 with drone pilot training and STEM skills
The UK Government has announced a major expansion of the Armed Forces Cadets, pledging £70 million to increase membership across the...
Aug 20, 2025


UK Government confirms Emergency Alert drill for Northern Ireland
People across Northern Ireland are being advised of the upcoming second nationwide test of the UK Emergency Alert system, set to take...
Aug 20, 2025


Parents urged to extend Child Benefit claims as deadline approaches
With GCSE results being released this week, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding parents of teenagers to extend their Child Benefit...
Aug 19, 2025


Monzo tops CMA banking satisfaction rankings as digital rivals outperform traditional banks
Challenger banks lead the way in the latest Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) banking satisfaction survey, with Monzo taking the...
Aug 15, 2025


£647m Plan for Change: Reeves pledges major economic boost for Northern Ireland
Chancellor of the United Kingdom, Rachel Reeves Northern Ireland is set for a major economic boost as Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed...
Aug 12, 2025


Government and Lilly launch UK-wide £85M programme to tackle obesity with pharmacies & digital access
Tens of thousands of people living with obesity could soon benefit from easier access to innovative weight management services, under a...
Aug 12, 2025


Sleigh bells are booking: Ryanair launches new lapland routes for winter 2025
Ryanair has announced the launch of three new routes connecting UK travellers to the snowy landscapes of Lapland for Winter 2025/26, with...
Aug 5, 2025


Government moves to scrap discriminatory wage bands and boost pay for millions
New remit for Low Pay Commission signals bold step toward single living wage for adults The Government has today (5 August) taken a...
Aug 5, 2025


ITV unveils bold new Big Brother eye ahead of autumn launch
ITV has officially revealed the new eye logo for the upcoming third instalment of Big Brother on ITV2 and ITVX, sparking excitement for...
Aug 4, 2025


Public warned against use of contaminated non-sterile alcohol-free wipes
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are advising the public to stop...
Aug 4, 2025


Cranswick Ballymena secures approval in landmark £19M UK pork export deal with Mexico
Cranswick’s factory site in Cullybackey, Ballymena Cranswick Country Foods in Ballymena is set to benefit from a major new UK trade...
Aug 4, 2025


Storm Floris named as Northern Ireland braces for disruptive weather
Storm Floris has officially been named by the Met Office, with forecasters warning of unseasonably strong and potentially disruptive...
Aug 1, 2025


Tough new UK online safety laws now in force to shield children from harmful content
Major new laws now in force, and aimed at protecting under-18s from the most harmful content on the internet, mean that children in the...
Jul 30, 2025


Ian Paisley joins President Trump’s team at Turnberry amid speculation over future role
The former North Antrim MP Ian Paisley pictured standing beside ‘The Beast’ at Turnberry golf resort in Scotland. Former North Antrim MP...
Jul 29, 2025
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