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Government expands Help to Save Scheme, offering £1,200 bonuses to 550,000 more UK savers!

In a significant boost for low-income households grappling with the rising cost of living, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced...

17 hours ago

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...

5 days 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...

5 days 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...

Apr 11

Wrightbus celebrates 50 million zero-emission miles with ministerial visit

Leading UK bus manufacturer Wrightbus celebrated hitting 50 million zero-emission miles with a visit from Local Transport Minister Simon...

Apr 3

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

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

Swann meets NIO on Transformation Fund progress

South Antrim MP Robin Swann with Fleur Anderson MP of the Northern Ireland Office South Antrim MP Robin Swann held a constructive meeting...

Mar 27

Significant progress being made on Belfast Region City Deal projects

Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Interim Chief Executive,...

Mar 27

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

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

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

Wrightbus leaders meet government officials at UK's first bus manufacturing panel

Local Transport MinisterSimon Lightwood MP with Jean-Marc Gales and Jo Bamford, during a visit to NewPower in Oxfordshire last month....

Mar 16

Statutory Sick Pay reforms to boost living standards and economy across the UK

More than one million working people throughout the United Kingdom are set to experience an uplift in their living standards due to...

Mar 5

Government issues product recall for popular high street brand Paracetamol tablets

People who have purchased Boots Paracetamol 500mg Tablets 16s (Item code 81-99-922, Batch 241005, Expiry date 12/2029) are advised to...

Mar 4

UK Government releases £129m for reform of public services in Northern Ireland

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP has welcomed the release of £129 million by...