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Nov 8, 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 6, 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...
Oct 31, 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 29, 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 8, 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 7, 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 3, 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 2, 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 1, 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...
Sep 23, 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 16, 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 15, 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 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 12, 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...
Aug 21, 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...
Jul 30, 2024
Decision to limit the Winter Fuel Payment is disappointing - NI Communities Minister
Northern Ireland Communities minister Gordon Lyons has described the Chancellor’s recent announcement on cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment...
Jul 18, 2024
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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