Fake Ozempic pens used for diabetes and weight loss identified at two wholesalers in UK
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (18 October 2023) confirmed that pre-filled pens falsely...
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Oct 12, 2023
Northern Ireland included in consultation to create smokefree generation and clampdown on vapes
Northern Ireland's Department of Health has today confirmed that the province will be included in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's...
Sep 20, 2023
4000 health and social care workers to commence 48-hour strike from midnight across NI
More than 4000 Unite members working in the health and social care service in Northern Ireland will join with colleagues from other...
Sep 13, 2023
Launch of new centre to promote patient safety in NI
Chief Pharmaceutical Officer, Professor Cathy Harrison; MHRA Chief Safety Officer, Dr Alison Cave and Regional Lead Pharmacist for the...
Sep 13, 2023
1,000 new jobs announced for NI and Wrightbus consortium secures over £6M
New jobs, facilities and funding are being announced today as Northern Ireland opens its doors to global investors at the Northern...
Sep 8, 2023
Wrightbus receives slice of £50M government funding towards development of hydrogen coaches
Pioneering bus manufacturer Wrightbus has received a slice of £50 million government funding towards developing zero-emission hydrogen...
Sep 4, 2023
‘Not suitable for under-4s’: New industry guidance issued on slush-ice drinks
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued new voluntary industry guidance on glycerol in slush-ice drinks, advising that they should...
Aug 31, 2023
Ballymena man prosecuted for working illegally in Belfast
Stock image. A Ballymena man has been prosecuted at Laganside Magistrate's Court by the government's Security Industry Authority (SIA)...
Aug 28, 2023
Secretary of State takes a swing during visit to 2025 Open Championship host Royal Portrush
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris MP, enjoying a round of golf at Royal Portrush The Secretary of State for...
Aug 8, 2023
Eligible groups for Covid-19 autumn booster announced
An autumn COVID-19 booster vaccination will be offered to those at high risk of serious disease and who are therefore most likely to...
Jul 21, 2023
Essential summer health tips for travellers going abroad
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding summer travellers of simple steps to reduce their risk of common infections when...
Jun 23, 2023
Chancellor agrees new support measures for mortgage holders
This morning, Friday 23 June, the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt met the UK's principal mortgage lenders and the Financial Conduct Authority...
Jun 11, 2023
MP calls for national honour to recognise Dunlop's sporting success.
North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has congratulated constituent and racer Michael Dunlop in his magnificent success at the Isle of Man TT races...
May 9, 2023
Wrightbus welcomes £12.7M new funding
The Government today (9 May) announced funding of £77million in new funding for projects developing clean transport technologies across...
Mar 31, 2023
Northern Ireland organisations to receive £57 million to help economically inactive
Thousands of people across Northern Ireland will be supported into work as the UK Government confirms funding for transformational...
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