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Secretary of State announces the appointment of a new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner
Newly appointed NI Veterans Commissioner, David Johnstone The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, has...
Dec 18, 2024

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


NI Secretary visits Wrightbus on back of landmark £18.2 billion Budget boost to the region
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP with Wrightbus CEO Jean-Marc Gales. Leading zero emission bus pioneer Wrightbus...
Oct 31, 2024


Stormont All Party Group calls on UK Government to act on gambling advertising
Northern Ireland Assembly All Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling Chair Philip McGuigan MLA and Vice Chair Robbie Butler MLA...
Oct 31, 2024


Pay boost for millions of workers next year
Over 3 million workers will receive a pay boost after the Chancellor confirmed the National Living Wage will increase from £11.44 to...
Oct 29, 2024


Over 1,000 new jobs within DfC to generate £35million per year
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Department for Work and Pensions Minister Andrew Western meet staff during a visit to the service...
Oct 8, 2024


NI Executive Growth Deal recommitment welcomed as pressure mounts of UK Gov to lift its pause
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council and Mid South West Region have welcomed a recommitment from the Northern Ireland Executive to...
Oct 7, 2024


UK Minister vows to work with devolved nations to deliver growth in first visit to Northern Ireland
The newly appointed Minister for Intergovernmental Relations, Pat McFadden, made his first visit to Northern Ireland today The visit...
Oct 3, 2024


TUV tells SoS of opposition to NI being condominium, ruled in part by UK laws and in part by EU laws
Pictured are (L-R) TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell, TUV party leader Jim Allister MP, Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP, and...
Oct 2, 2024


671,000 young people urged to cash in their government savings pot
More than 670,000 18-22 year olds yet to claim their Child Trust Fund are reminded to cash in their stash as HM Revenue and Customs...
Oct 1, 2024


UK Minister visits Space Antrim ahead of official opening
UK Government Local Growth Minister Alex Norris signing the Space visitor book with Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Cllr Neil Kelly...
Sep 23, 2024


Ministers and MLAs unite in call for unpausing of Growth Deals
Ministers and MLAs pictured with representatives of Causeway Coast and Glens and Mid South West Growth Deals Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe...
Sep 23, 2024


Gaston welcomes end to “fairy tale of Euro games at Casement”
North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston has welcomed the UK Government announcement that funding would not go ahead for the rebuilding of...
Sep 16, 2024


Hope as City Deal Funding “unaffected” for projects in Mid and East Antrim
There is hope today (Sunday 15 September) that UK Government City Deal Funding will continue for a number of major projects across Mid...
Sep 15, 2024


DUP seek council recall as City Deal Funding impacts £36M of projects across Causeway Coast & Glens
The DUP Group on Causeway Coast & Glens Council are seeking an urgent council meeting to discuss the implications of the Labour...
Sep 15, 2024


Disappointment after UK Government halts funding for Northern Ireland City Deals amid spending review
A visit by Economy Minister this week to the site of the proposed i4C Innovation and Cleantech Centre in Ballymena which is funded by the...
Sep 13, 2024


Disruption of ‘Sea Parcel Border’ already starting to bite – Allister
As the deadline for the implementation of the new Irish Sea Parcels Border approaches, set for September 30, 2024, TUV leader Jim...
Sep 13, 2024

Check you’re not missing State Pension payments
During Pensions Awareness week, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging tens of thousands of people to check if they are eligible to...
Sep 12, 2024


Urgent need to reinstate UK’s cancer plan to save lives, leading expert warns
There’s a ticking time bomb on cancer care with UK cases predicted to increase by 30% by 2040. However, without a designated cancer plan...
Aug 21, 2024
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