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Wrightbus at heart of £6.5bn hydrogen mega-project set to transform UK economy
Ballymena’s Wrightbus is at the forefront of a transformative £6.5 billion clean hydrogen initiative that promises to create 24,300 jobs...
23 hours ago


Government slashes import tariffs on everyday essentials to boost economy
In a bid to stimulate economic growth and ease financial pressures on households and businesses, the UK Government has announced a...
1 day ago

Science Secretary hails Wrightbus as company pledges £25M to bolster UK’s green transport revolution
Millions of pounds in investment by Wrightbus to develop the next generation of green buses has been welcomed today by Science Secretary...
3 days ago


Royal Mail unveils postbox of the future to make sending parcels easier
Royal Mail has unveiled a solar-powered postbox of the future as the company continues to find ways to make sending parcels easier. The...
4 days ago


Multi-billion-pound Universal Theme Park set to be built in UK
A landmark multi-billion-pound investment has been secured for a sprawling new Universal theme park and resort in Bedford, marking a...
5 days ago


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

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

ITV Daytime hosts share heart-warming Mothering Sunday memories in a celebration of maternal love
As Mothering Sunday dawns on 30th March 2025, ITV’s cherished Daytime presenters have taken a moment to reflect on the profound impact of...
Mar 30


Emerald Airlines named as UK’s number 1 on-time airline 2024
Emerald Airlines, the exclusive operator of Aer Lingus Regional services and the largest operator out of Belfast City Airport, has been...
Mar 29

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


Wrightbus hydrogen bus trial could lead to zero emissions travel for Sizewell C workers
Sizewell C workers could be taken to work by Wrightbus hydrogen buses for the entirety of the nuclear power station’s construction, if a...
Mar 23


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

Stories on stamps: Royal Mail celebrates myths and legends with special set of stamps
Royal Mail has revealed images of eight striking illustrations capturing the spirit of well-known mythical creatures and legendary...
Mar 22


JLS announce ‘The Club Is Alive: 2025 Hits Tour’ with Belfast date confirmed
British boy band sensation JLS have thrilled fans across the UK and Ireland by announcing their highly anticipated ‘The Club Is Alive:...
Mar 21


Police in Northern Ireland seize over £444k during Operation Henhouse aimed at tackling fraud
Cash seized from a search of a bag at Belfast International Airport Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Economic...
Mar 20


‘Tour de Fred: Northern Ireland’ attracts 2million+ viewers from Great Britain
More than 2 million viewers across GB tuned into a new TV series called Tour de Fred: Northern Ireland , fronted by TV presenter Fred...
Mar 19

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


TV | Nazis, U-boats And The Battle For The Atlantic
It was the longest campaign of World War 2 – the Battle of the Atlantic. Between 1939 to 1945 more than 100,000 lives were lost at sea...
Mar 19

Santander confirms branch closures as it ‘transforms UK branch network’
Santander has today announced plans to update its UK branch network from June 2025, with seven branches set to be closed in Northern...
Mar 19

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
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