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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...

23 hours ago

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,...

1 day ago

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...

5 days ago

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...

Mar 4

Swann welcomes Government's decision on Thales contract

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has today welcomed the announcement of a £1.6billion investment into Thales Belfast for the manufacturing of...

Mar 3

UK Government boosts digital collection of world’s oldest English language daily newspaper

Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP at the Linen Hall Library, Belfast Historic editions of the world’s oldest English language daily...

Mar 3

UK to build 5,000 missiles in Belfast as PM Starmer bolsters Ukraine support

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled plans to manufacture over 5,000 air defence missiles in Belfast, marking a significant boost...

Mar 2

New Manager of Coca-Cola HBC Ireland & NI welcomes SoS to state-of-the-art production facility in Co Antrim

(L-R) Welcoming Secretary of State of Northern Ireland the Coca-Cola HBC production facility in Lisburn, Country Plant Manager, Kieran...

Mar 2

Swann & Armstrong call on Treasury for hospitality VAT parity

Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann and UUP Economy Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel...

Feb 13

'Family Farm Tax is a devastating Treasury cash-grab' - Swann

Robin Swann MP Robin Swann MP has called on the UK Government to fully grasp the devastating and disproportionate impact the Family Farm...

Feb 11

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 8, 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...

Nov 6, 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...