26/05/2022
UK Households To Receive £400 Energy Payments
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £15 billion package of targeted government support to help with the rising cost of living.
The significant intervention includes a new, one-off £650 payment to more than 8 million low-income households on Universal Credit, Tax Credits, Pension Credit and legacy benefits, with separate one-off payments of £300 to pensioner households and £150 to individuals receiving disability benefits – groups who are most vulnerable to rising prices.
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26 May 2022
UK Households To Receive £400 Energy Payments
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £15 billion package of targeted government support to help with the rising cost of living.
UK Households To Receive £400 Energy Payments
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £15 billion package of targeted government support to help with the rising cost of living.
26 May 2022
Sue Gray Report Should End Johnson Administration – SDLP
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has joined a chorus of calls for the Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resign following the publication of the Sue Gray report.
Sue Gray Report Should End Johnson Administration – SDLP
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has joined a chorus of calls for the Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resign following the publication of the Sue Gray report.
26 May 2022
Health Minister Outlines New Initiatives On Waiting Lists
The Health Minister has outlined a number of new initiatives to treat more patients on hospital waiting lists. As part of these plans, Robin Swann named Omagh Hospital as Northern Ireland's second regional Day Procedure Centre.
Health Minister Outlines New Initiatives On Waiting Lists
The Health Minister has outlined a number of new initiatives to treat more patients on hospital waiting lists. As part of these plans, Robin Swann named Omagh Hospital as Northern Ireland's second regional Day Procedure Centre.
26 May 2022
DUP Urged To 'Get Back To Work'
Sinn Féin has renewed their call for the DUP to "get back to work" so that they can begin to tackle hospital waiting lists.
DUP Urged To 'Get Back To Work'
Sinn Féin has renewed their call for the DUP to "get back to work" so that they can begin to tackle hospital waiting lists.
26 May 2022
Appeal For Information After Elderly Man Assaulted
Police in L'Derry have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following the report of an assault on the Strand Road on Wednesday, 25th May. Officers received a report shortly after 7pm that a man, aged in his early 70s, had been assaulted.
Appeal For Information After Elderly Man Assaulted
Police in L'Derry have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following the report of an assault on the Strand Road on Wednesday, 25th May. Officers received a report shortly after 7pm that a man, aged in his early 70s, had been assaulted.
26 May 2022
DUP Call On Liz Truss To 'Restore NI's Place In The UK'
The DUP has welcomed Foreign Secretary Liz Truss to NI, where they used the official visit to urge the Government "to restore Northern Ireland's place in the United Kingdom".
DUP Call On Liz Truss To 'Restore NI's Place In The UK'
The DUP has welcomed Foreign Secretary Liz Truss to NI, where they used the official visit to urge the Government "to restore Northern Ireland's place in the United Kingdom".
26 May 2022
Congressman Accused Of 'Biased View Of NI's Past And Present'
The Ulster Unionist Party has said that comments made by US Congressman Richard Neal "demonstrate a biased view of Northern Ireland's past and present".
Congressman Accused Of 'Biased View Of NI's Past And Present'
The Ulster Unionist Party has said that comments made by US Congressman Richard Neal "demonstrate a biased view of Northern Ireland's past and present".
26 May 2022
Education Minister Offers Condolences On Texas School Shooting
Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has offered her sincere sympathy to all those affected by the shooting at a school in Texas. The Minister said: "The events in Texas are truly heart-breaking and no one could fail to be moved by the devastation caused by this horrific attack.
Education Minister Offers Condolences On Texas School Shooting
Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has offered her sincere sympathy to all those affected by the shooting at a school in Texas. The Minister said: "The events in Texas are truly heart-breaking and no one could fail to be moved by the devastation caused by this horrific attack.
26 May 2022
Appeal For Information On South Belfast Assault
South Belfast PSNI have issued an appeal for information following the report of an assault on the Ormeau Road in the early hours of Tuesday 17th May. Officers received a report that a man, aged in his 20's, had been discovered unconscious by a member of the public at around 2.
Appeal For Information On South Belfast Assault
South Belfast PSNI have issued an appeal for information following the report of an assault on the Ormeau Road in the early hours of Tuesday 17th May. Officers received a report that a man, aged in his 20's, had been discovered unconscious by a member of the public at around 2.
26 May 2022
Other News In Brief
Storybox NI Marks Successful First Year With Charity Donation Storybox NI has announced that it will mark its first birthday this month with a donation to a local women's centre to deliver mental health services.
Other News In Brief
Storybox NI Marks Successful First Year With Charity Donation Storybox NI has announced that it will mark its first birthday this month with a donation to a local women's centre to deliver mental health services.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Any early and light coastal showers soon clear to leave a dry and bright day. Strong northwesterly winds ease through the morning, becoming light by mid-afternoon. Maximum temperature 15 °C.Tonight:The wind will continue light northwesterly through the evening and overnight with sunny then clear spells accompanied by dry conditions. Minimum temperature 7 °C.