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18/06/2021
Edwin Poots Resigns DUP Leadership
Edwin Poots has resigned as leader of the DUP after just 21 days in office, following what has been described as an "internal party revolt".
According to reports, an urgent party meeting was held on Thursday evening after Mr Poots had proceeded with the nomination of Paul Girvan as First Minister, despite significant opposition from his own party.
It is understood that 24 of the DUPs 28 MLAs had opposed Mr Girvan's nomination and had called on Mr Poots to delay the decision.
According to reports, an urgent party meeting was held on Thursday evening after Mr Poots had proceeded with the nomination of Paul Girvan as First Minister, despite significant opposition from his own party.
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18 June 2021
Edwin Poots Resigns DUP Leadership
Edwin Poots has resigned as leader of the DUP after just 21 days in office, following what has been described as an "internal party revolt". According to reports, an urgent party meeting was held on Thursday evening after Mr Poots had proceeded with the nomination of Paul Girvan as First Minister, despite significant opposition from his own party.
Edwin Poots Resigns DUP Leadership
Edwin Poots has resigned as leader of the DUP after just 21 days in office, following what has been described as an "internal party revolt". According to reports, an urgent party meeting was held on Thursday evening after Mr Poots had proceeded with the nomination of Paul Girvan as First Minister, despite significant opposition from his own party.
18 June 2021
99% Of P7 Children Get 1st Preference School
99% of all current Primary 7 children have achieved a place in their first preference school, according to the 2021 post primary transfer process.
99% Of P7 Children Get 1st Preference School
99% of all current Primary 7 children have achieved a place in their first preference school, according to the 2021 post primary transfer process.
18 June 2021
Two Men Arrested In Joint Operation With Romanian Authorities
Two search operations have been carried out in Belfast by PSNI officers as part of a joint operation with judicial authorities and police in Romania. During the operation, two men aged 29 and 34 were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences.
Two Men Arrested In Joint Operation With Romanian Authorities
Two search operations have been carried out in Belfast by PSNI officers as part of a joint operation with judicial authorities and police in Romania. During the operation, two men aged 29 and 34 were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences.
18 June 2021
Infrastructure Minister Visits Historic Crumlin Road Gaol
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has taken a tour of the historic Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre which has reopened to visitors.
Infrastructure Minister Visits Historic Crumlin Road Gaol
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has taken a tour of the historic Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre which has reopened to visitors.
18 June 2021
Additional Funding Secured For Clinical Academic Training Programme
Additional funding of £385,000 to expand the Clinical Academic Training Programme has been announced by Health Minister Robin Swann.
Additional Funding Secured For Clinical Academic Training Programme
Additional funding of £385,000 to expand the Clinical Academic Training Programme has been announced by Health Minister Robin Swann.
18 June 2021
Manufacturing And Engineering Vital To NI's Economic Recovery
Advanced manufacturing and engineering is vital to Northern Ireland's economic recovery, Economy Minister Paul Frew. Minister Frew was speaking after visits to Gray & Adams Ireland Ltd in Newtownabbey and Bamford Bus Company Ltd (trading as Wrightbus) in Ballymena.
Manufacturing And Engineering Vital To NI's Economic Recovery
Advanced manufacturing and engineering is vital to Northern Ireland's economic recovery, Economy Minister Paul Frew. Minister Frew was speaking after visits to Gray & Adams Ireland Ltd in Newtownabbey and Bamford Bus Company Ltd (trading as Wrightbus) in Ballymena.
17 June 2021
EU And UK Must Accept NI Protocol 'Has Not Worked'
DUP Leader Edwin Poots has said that the EU and UK must accept that the Northern Ireland Protocol "has not worked". Mr Poots held a virtual meeting with EU Vice President Maros Sefcovic on Wednesday afternoon.
EU And UK Must Accept NI Protocol 'Has Not Worked'
DUP Leader Edwin Poots has said that the EU and UK must accept that the Northern Ireland Protocol "has not worked". Mr Poots held a virtual meeting with EU Vice President Maros Sefcovic on Wednesday afternoon.
17 June 2021
Employers Urged To Be Flexible Over Vaccination Appointments
Employers are being urged to "show flexibility" to allow employees to book and keep vaccination appointments. Making the call, Health Minister Robin Swann said it is vitally important that first and second dose appointments are kept. He continued: "We have an ongoing issue at present with people seeking to reschedule their second dose dates.
Employers Urged To Be Flexible Over Vaccination Appointments
Employers are being urged to "show flexibility" to allow employees to book and keep vaccination appointments. Making the call, Health Minister Robin Swann said it is vitally important that first and second dose appointments are kept. He continued: "We have an ongoing issue at present with people seeking to reschedule their second dose dates.
17 June 2021
PwC To Create 771 New Jobs With £40m NI Investment
PwC are set to create 771 new technology and operational jobs with an investment of £40million in a new Advanced Research and Engineering Centre, Economy Minister Paul Frew has announced. The new centre is part of PwC's fastest-growing division, Operate, which is based in Belfast.
PwC To Create 771 New Jobs With £40m NI Investment
PwC are set to create 771 new technology and operational jobs with an investment of £40million in a new Advanced Research and Engineering Centre, Economy Minister Paul Frew has announced. The new centre is part of PwC's fastest-growing division, Operate, which is based in Belfast.
17 June 2021
New Belfast Roma Hub Launched
The new Belfast Roma Hub, a pioneering project to support the Roma community in the city, has been launched by Lord Mayor, Councillor Kate Nicholl and Forward South Partnership. The hub is supported via the Council's EU-funded PEACE IV Programme, which is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
New Belfast Roma Hub Launched
The new Belfast Roma Hub, a pioneering project to support the Roma community in the city, has been launched by Lord Mayor, Councillor Kate Nicholl and Forward South Partnership. The hub is supported via the Council's EU-funded PEACE IV Programme, which is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
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