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Jan 5

NI could lose out on prostate cancer wonder drug

Minister of State Steve Baker MP Prostate cancer patients in Northern Ireland are likely to be the only UK region to miss out on a...

Jan 5

Nursing staff in Northern Ireland to strike

Nursing staff in Northern Ireland say they have been left with no choice but to take to the picket lines once more on 18th January, as...

Dec 7, 2023

£4.8M announced to improve transport connectivity in Northern Ireland

Work on road improvements and rail upgrades will boost business and improve connectivity across the UK, Transport Secretary Mark Harper...

Dec 4, 2023

Questions asked over impact on vulnerable people applying for Universal Credit

Questions have been asked on the impact of the process on those applying for government benefits, particularly on those who are...

Dec 2, 2023

Stormont to reduce grass verge cutting at roads due to “biodiversity” and budget constraints

A Stormont department has said that upcoming reductions in public grass verge cutting is down to a drive towards “biodiversity,” as well...

Nov 25, 2023

Up to £600 winter support for pensioners arriving in bank accounts

Pensioners across the country have started to receive up to £600 to help with energy bills this winter. Winter Fuel Payments – boosted...

Nov 24, 2023

Department of Health launches consultation on development of Regional Obesity Management Service

The Department of Health has today launched two separate public consultations on the development of a new Regional Obesity Management...

Nov 21, 2023

Government announces rise to National Living Wage

The Government has announced that the National Living Wage will rise from £10,42 to £11.44 an hour from April next year, saying the move...

Nov 21, 2023

Community Foundation NI calls for Levelling Up funding decision to be reversed

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland have expressed their disappointment that Northern Ireland has not been allocated any...

Nov 20, 2023

“Economic Blackmail” - Sammy Wilson as Gov Levelling Up Fund allocates £0 to Northern Ireland

DUP East Antrim MP and Treasury spokesman Sammy Wilson has called on the Secretary of State for Levelling Up to explain why not a single...

Nov 16, 2023

Unite warns Secretary of State over hospital car parking charges and other ‘punitive measures’

Unite the union has issued a warning today, Thursday 16th November, to Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris, after the Minister issued...

Nov 8, 2023

Ballymena Girlguides challenge politicians on mental health crisis

1st Cullybacky Guides (L-R); Lynn Morrow, Maureen Livingstone, Amanda McBurney, Naomi Long Girlguides from the 1st Cullybackey Guides...

Nov 6, 2023

DAERA and USPCA urge the public to think carefully before buying a pet this Christmas

Gemma Daly, Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, DAERA with Fergus the dog and Nora Smith, CEO of the USPCA with Charlie the cat. Hundreds of...

Nov 5, 2023

NI summit held to address serious pupil attendance issues at school

Attendees pictured at the summit which was hosted recently The Department of Education will today hold an Attendance Summit to discuss...

Oct 26, 2023

Concerns over “chronic under funding” in Northern Ireland’s education system

Permanent Secretary of the Department of Education (DE), Dr Mark Browne and Chair of the Board of the Education Authority (EA), Barry...

Oct 26, 2023

Registrar General’s latest report reveals life trends in Northern Ireland

The average age of brides, grooms and first-time mums continue to rise, Saturday 28 May was the most popular day to get married and the...

Oct 25, 2023

£300 Cost of Living Payment coming soon

Millions of UK households will receive the second Cost of Living payment of £300 soon - set to land in bank accounts over the coming...

Oct 22, 2023

New campaign to highlight crime of non-fatal strangulation launches in NI

An impactful Department of Justice campaign to raise awareness of the crime of non-fatal strangulation will appear on television screens...

Oct 19, 2023

Ballymena man prosecuted by SIA for supplying unlicensed security

A Ballymena man had been prosecuted by the UK Security Industry Authority (SIA) in a case which was heard recently at Laganside...

Oct 15, 2023

Save Our Seas: £200,000 grants scheme returns to tackle marine litter

(L-R) Ruth Clarke and Chris Gourley announce launch of Marine Litter Grants 2023 The civic-pride campaign, Live Here Love Here, has...

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