NI Ministers outline financial pressures to the Chancellor
The First Minister, deputy First Minister and Finance Minister yesterday (Wednesday 17 July) met with the new Chancellor of the...
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Jul 7
Now is the time for new beginnings: Robinson
Speaking on the eve of the Prime Minister’s visit to Northern Ireland DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP said: “I, and colleagues, look forward...
Jul 7
Time to reset relations with Europe: Foreign Secretary David Lammy
UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy Writing in The Local Europe ahead of his trip to Germany, Poland and Sweden, the Foreign Secretary...
Jul 6
Newly appointed Secretary of State Hilary Benn makes first visit to NI since taking up the role
Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP meets with First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly at...
Jul 2
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...
Jun 16
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...
May 22
Health Minister welcomes UK Gov announcement on infected blood compensation
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement of further details on compensation arrangements for those...
Apr 23
Ballymena-based CIGA Healthcare recognised as exceptional exporter in prestigious UK Gov awards
Ballymena-based CIGA Healthcare has been announced as one of 10 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the United Kingdom who...
Apr 22
Decision welcomed on Post Office Horizon convictions
The First Minister, deputy First Minister and Justice Minister have welcomed the decision to include Northern Ireland in the Post Office...
Apr 22
UK-wide ban on wet wipes containing plastic to be put into law
The UK Government will introduce new world-leading legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic, the Environment Secretary has...
Apr 2
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...
Mar 20
Minister announces new £5m programme for entrepreneurs and high growth start-ups in NI
Pictured are (L-R) Kieran Donoghue, CEO, Invest Northern Ireland, Conor Murphy, Minister for the Economy, Claire Halliday, Ormeau...
Mar 18
The age of the flying taxi draws closer with the Future of Flight action plan
Flying taxis, crime-fighting drones and critical 999 care deliveries could all be a reality by 2030 thanks to the government and...
Mar 7
Mayor attends Belfast Region City Deal Briefing which will benefit towns in Mid and East Antrim
Pictured is Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna and Council’s Major Projects Programme Director Jonathan McGrandle....
Mar 6
MI5 change Northern Ireland-related Terrorism threat level
MI5 has lowered the Northern Ireland-related Terrorism threat level in Northern Ireland (NI) from “SEVERE”, meaning an attack is highly...
Mar 5
NI to be included in new laws to tackle youth smoking and vaping
Health Minister Robin Swann has confirmed that Northern Ireland will be included in Westminster’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill, subject to...
Feb 23
NI Executive issue statement on Post Office Horizon convictions
The First Minister, deputy First Minister and Justice Minister have written a joint letter to Kevin Hollinrake, Minister for Enterprise,...
Feb 22
62,000 children in NI trapped in poverty as parents face barriers to work
More than half of children living in poverty in Northern Ireland could be trapped in hardship because their parent(s) face at least one...
Feb 12
Advice NI encourages Tax Credit claimants to seek independent advice before claiming Universal Credit
With the Department for Communities currently issuing thousands of Migration Notice letters each month to people on Tax Credits as part...
Feb 8
Wrightbus secures new order to deliver dozens of zero-emission buses to London
Pioneering zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has secured a new order with Arriva to deliver 87 new buses to London. The order...
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