Northern Ireland News for December 2011 : Page 8
Business News, Dec 9, 2011
Euro Agreement Is Illegal, Claim EU Lawyers
Legal services experts working within the European Union believe the deal struck in Thursday's EU summit is illegal, according to a leading German newspaper. After intensive negotiations, only 23 of...
Euro Agreement Is Illegal, Claim EU Lawyers
Legal services experts working within the European Union believe the deal struck in Thursday's EU summit is illegal, according to a leading German newspaper. After intensive negotiations, only 23 of...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2011
'Titanic Catalogue' Of Failures Criticised
Ulster Unionists (UUP) have slammed the Stormont Executive over today's news that the Titanic Signature Building may not qualify for £20m of funding from Europe as expected. UUP spokesperson Mike Nes...
'Titanic Catalogue' Of Failures Criticised
Ulster Unionists (UUP) have slammed the Stormont Executive over today's news that the Titanic Signature Building may not qualify for £20m of funding from Europe as expected. UUP spokesperson Mike Nes...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2011
NI People 'Suffering Less Criminality'
Around 12% of NI households have fallen victim to crime over the past year - but that represents a fall in such incidents. The Stormont Department of Justice has today published its Research and Stat...
NI People 'Suffering Less Criminality'
Around 12% of NI households have fallen victim to crime over the past year - but that represents a fall in such incidents. The Stormont Department of Justice has today published its Research and Stat...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2011
Bribery Act Doesn't Affect Business
UK companies have said the Bribery Act has not affected their ability to do business, according to a report published on Friday. Credit Rating company Ernst & Young said their survey found that the ...
Bribery Act Doesn't Affect Business
UK companies have said the Bribery Act has not affected their ability to do business, according to a report published on Friday. Credit Rating company Ernst & Young said their survey found that the ...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2011
Scottish Families Without Power Until Monday
The Scottish government has said it may take until Monday before power is returned to homes after the worst storm in over a decade. Reports this morning say engineers are battling to reconnect more t...
Scottish Families Without Power Until Monday
The Scottish government has said it may take until Monday before power is returned to homes after the worst storm in over a decade. Reports this morning say engineers are battling to reconnect more t...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2011
Painting Of The Forth Bridge Complete
The infamously infinite task of painting the Forth Bridge has been completed, according to Network rail on Friday. The continuous painting of the 2,467 metre, Scottish landmark has become a colloqui...
Painting Of The Forth Bridge Complete
The infamously infinite task of painting the Forth Bridge has been completed, according to Network rail on Friday. The continuous painting of the 2,467 metre, Scottish landmark has become a colloqui...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2011
Exports Reach Record £26.5bn
The UK's exports have hit a record £26.5bn according to figures released by the Office of National Statistics on Friday. The rise means the trade deficit dramatically narrowed sharply in October, as...
Exports Reach Record £26.5bn
The UK's exports have hit a record £26.5bn according to figures released by the Office of National Statistics on Friday. The rise means the trade deficit dramatically narrowed sharply in October, as...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2011
Probe Underway As Man, Woman and Child Die
A man, woman and child have died from their injuries after an incident at a house in Leicestershire on Thursday evening. Police said they were alerted to the incident at about 4.20pm on Thursday aft...
Probe Underway As Man, Woman and Child Die
A man, woman and child have died from their injuries after an incident at a house in Leicestershire on Thursday evening. Police said they were alerted to the incident at about 4.20pm on Thursday aft...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2011
Ex-BBC Controller To Head RTÉ Probe
The former controller of BBC Northern Ireland is to investigate the alleged defamation of a priest on RTÉ. Anna Carragher, will be looking into allegations made by the Prime Time Investigates progra...
Ex-BBC Controller To Head RTÉ Probe
The former controller of BBC Northern Ireland is to investigate the alleged defamation of a priest on RTÉ. Anna Carragher, will be looking into allegations made by the Prime Time Investigates progra...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2011
'Hammer Horror' Attack Condemned
A West Belfast councillor has said his community is appalled at a weekend attack on a 13-year-old girl with a hammer, just yards away from her own home. The teenage victim was injured after a hammer ...
'Hammer Horror' Attack Condemned
A West Belfast councillor has said his community is appalled at a weekend attack on a 13-year-old girl with a hammer, just yards away from her own home. The teenage victim was injured after a hammer ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2011
Credit Unions Get Full Deposit Protection
Credit union customers in NI are to enjoy the same protection as those at ordinary banks. The Financial Services Authority (FSA) and HM Treasury (HMT) have today jointly announced that Northern Irela...
Credit Unions Get Full Deposit Protection
Credit union customers in NI are to enjoy the same protection as those at ordinary banks. The Financial Services Authority (FSA) and HM Treasury (HMT) have today jointly announced that Northern Irela...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Prison Tensions Rising Two Sinn Fein MLAs, Raymond McCartney (Foyle) and Jennifer McCann (West Belfast) have this week visited Hydebank Young Offenders Centre and Women's Prison as well as Mag...
Other NI News In Brief
Prison Tensions Rising Two Sinn Fein MLAs, Raymond McCartney (Foyle) and Jennifer McCann (West Belfast) have this week visited Hydebank Young Offenders Centre and Women's Prison as well as Mag...
Recruitment News, Dec 9, 2011
Barratts Collapse Threatens 4,000 Jobs
Some 4,000 jobs have been put in jeopardy after the owner of shoe shops Barratts and Priceless Shoes was placed into administration on Thursday. The Bradford-based chain, Barratts Priceless, has 191...
Barratts Collapse Threatens 4,000 Jobs
Some 4,000 jobs have been put in jeopardy after the owner of shoe shops Barratts and Priceless Shoes was placed into administration on Thursday. The Bradford-based chain, Barratts Priceless, has 191...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2011
Paterson 'May Retain NI Security Laws'
A special piece of anti-terror legislation looks likely to remain in place for another year as the terrorist threat to NI rumbles on. An official report today related that "the terrorist threat has c...
Paterson 'May Retain NI Security Laws'
A special piece of anti-terror legislation looks likely to remain in place for another year as the terrorist threat to NI rumbles on. An official report today related that "the terrorist threat has c...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2011
Other News In Brief
UK Interest Rates Held At 0.5% The UK's interest rates will remain at their record low of 0.5% after a decision by the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee. The move comes as concerns mount ov...
Other News In Brief
UK Interest Rates Held At 0.5% The UK's interest rates will remain at their record low of 0.5% after a decision by the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee. The move comes as concerns mount ov...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2011
Cameron To Play Pivotal Role In Crunch Summit
The Prime Minister is expected to play a pivotal role in Thursday's European Summit, where European leaders will be attempting to save the eurozone from failure. David Cameron's position on Europe h...
Cameron To Play Pivotal Role In Crunch Summit
The Prime Minister is expected to play a pivotal role in Thursday's European Summit, where European leaders will be attempting to save the eurozone from failure. David Cameron's position on Europe h...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2011
High Winds Batter Northern Ireland
NI is in for a battering with high winds prompting the Met Office to issue an amber weather warning for Thursday. Irish Sea crossings are likely to face delays as winds will be strongest in the north...
High Winds Batter Northern Ireland
NI is in for a battering with high winds prompting the Met Office to issue an amber weather warning for Thursday. Irish Sea crossings are likely to face delays as winds will be strongest in the north...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2011
Too Many Dying Too Young, Says Top Medic
NI's top medic has been discussing both government policy and also how individuals can do more to improve public health. The Chief Medical Officer, Dr Michael McBride said too many people in Northern...
Too Many Dying Too Young, Says Top Medic
NI's top medic has been discussing both government policy and also how individuals can do more to improve public health. The Chief Medical Officer, Dr Michael McBride said too many people in Northern...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2011
Met Office Issue Warning To Stay Indoors
The Met Office has issued a major warning as people are advised to stay indoors in Scotland because of severe weather conditions on Thursday morning. Police told people not to travel, as severe wind...
Met Office Issue Warning To Stay Indoors
The Met Office has issued a major warning as people are advised to stay indoors in Scotland because of severe weather conditions on Thursday morning. Police told people not to travel, as severe wind...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2011
Afghan Handover 'On Track' – Hammond
The recently appointed Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has told the a major servicemens' institute that they are "on track" to handover security to Afghanistan by 2014. During his first major addre...
Afghan Handover 'On Track' – Hammond
The recently appointed Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has told the a major servicemens' institute that they are "on track" to handover security to Afghanistan by 2014. During his first major addre...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2011
Stormont Executive Fuels Battle Against Cold
As winter storms battered parts of NI today, it emerged that over 250,000 people are to get a one-off emergency winter fuel payment. Paid on top of a Westminster-funded winter 'bonus', those who will...
Stormont Executive Fuels Battle Against Cold
As winter storms battered parts of NI today, it emerged that over 250,000 people are to get a one-off emergency winter fuel payment. Paid on top of a Westminster-funded winter 'bonus', those who will...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2011
Smuggled Cigarette Operation Targeted
A man has been arrested and later bailed following the discovery of 230,000 illegal cigarettes behind a false bulkhead in a box van yesterday afternoon. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) intercepted the va...
Smuggled Cigarette Operation Targeted
A man has been arrested and later bailed following the discovery of 230,000 illegal cigarettes behind a false bulkhead in a box van yesterday afternoon. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) intercepted the va...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2011
Gov Attempt To Resuscitate NHS Pension Deal
The Government is to put forward a revised pension deal for NHS workers that could see the lowest paid taken out of the higher contributions. Nurses on low professional pay grades along with health ...
Gov Attempt To Resuscitate NHS Pension Deal
The Government is to put forward a revised pension deal for NHS workers that could see the lowest paid taken out of the higher contributions. Nurses on low professional pay grades along with health ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2011
'NI Favours In-store Bag Levy': Attwood
There's 'bags of support' for the introduction of a charge being made on plastic carrier bags. An independent survey carried out on behalf of the Department of Environment (DOE) suggests substantial ...
'NI Favours In-store Bag Levy': Attwood
There's 'bags of support' for the introduction of a charge being made on plastic carrier bags. An independent survey carried out on behalf of the Department of Environment (DOE) suggests substantial ...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2011
Intellectual Property Chief Appointed To China Despite Scandal
The Government has appointed its first ever Intellectual Property official to China despite an ongoing scandal into powerful lobbyists influencing its dealings with the Chinese Government. The Intell...
Intellectual Property Chief Appointed To China Despite Scandal
The Government has appointed its first ever Intellectual Property official to China despite an ongoing scandal into powerful lobbyists influencing its dealings with the Chinese Government. The Intell...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2011
Unpaid Overtime Is £29bn Economy Boost
The unpaid overtime by UK workers contributes up to £29bn, according to research published by the Government on Thursday. The report from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) said workers in mana...
Unpaid Overtime Is £29bn Economy Boost
The unpaid overtime by UK workers contributes up to £29bn, according to research published by the Government on Thursday. The report from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) said workers in mana...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2011
Civil Service 'Still Pays Men More'
Female civil servants in NI are still being paid less than their male colleagues. The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) today published a report providing an overview of pay sta...
Civil Service 'Still Pays Men More'
Female civil servants in NI are still being paid less than their male colleagues. The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) today published a report providing an overview of pay sta...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2011
Fewer Protestants Unemployed Than Catholics
A new report has highlighted the denomination of those working in NI with the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) publishing figures today relating to religion analysis of ...
Fewer Protestants Unemployed Than Catholics
A new report has highlighted the denomination of those working in NI with the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) publishing figures today relating to religion analysis of ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2011
TV Producers' Masterclass Boosts Univeristy
TV drama producers are to share their knowledge in Northern Ireland next week with the Misfits creators holding a masterclass with young filmmakers. It is a major coup for the University of Ulster's ...
TV Producers' Masterclass Boosts Univeristy
TV drama producers are to share their knowledge in Northern Ireland next week with the Misfits creators holding a masterclass with young filmmakers. It is a major coup for the University of Ulster's ...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2011
Report Finds Exam Remark Rise
A report published on Wednesday has revealed an increase in the amount of remarked exam papers, with almost 30,000 grades being changed across GCE and GCSE results. More than 200,000 test papers in E...
Report Finds Exam Remark Rise
A report published on Wednesday has revealed an increase in the amount of remarked exam papers, with almost 30,000 grades being changed across GCE and GCSE results. More than 200,000 test papers in E...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.