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27/11/2008
Other NI News In Brief
Court Remand Over Weapons Find
There was a court appearance today for a Newtownabbey man charged with having explosives with intent to endanger life. William Mason, 22, appeared at Belfast Magistrates Court on Thursday following the discovery of five pipe bombs in Co Antrim on Tuesday. Mr Mason, of Carmeen Drive, Rathcoole, spoke only to confirm he understood the offences. He was remanded in custody.
Police Probe Derry Fire
A police investigation is now underway into the cause of an early morning blaze which destroyed a bar in the centre of Londonderry. It broke out at Sister Sara's on Little James Street at about 1.30am on Wednesday. One person was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation. The police have since appealed to anyone who was in Sister Sara's from about 6pm on the evening before the fire to contact them at Strand Road police station.
Estate Agent Jobs Lost
Some 100 jobs are this week in jeopardy at local branches of the estate agency brand Remax. The USA-owned company has reduced its number of branches in Northern Ireland by over 50%. There have also been cutbacks at its regional office in Dublin, but the company will not say how many staff are affected by the closures.
NI Wages Starting To Meet UK Average
Estimated earnings in Northern Ireland are said to be closing in on the UK average, according to new figures. Provisional results from the 'Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE)' showed that growth over the year to April 2008, in median gross weekly earnings for all employees in Northern Ireland, was 5.1% (to £346.5). This was higher than the comparable average UK growth of 3.3% (to £388.4). However, when full-time employee earnings in Northern Ireland are compared with those for the whole of the UK, the results showed that growth rates over the year were broadly similar.
(BMcC/KMcA)
There was a court appearance today for a Newtownabbey man charged with having explosives with intent to endanger life. William Mason, 22, appeared at Belfast Magistrates Court on Thursday following the discovery of five pipe bombs in Co Antrim on Tuesday. Mr Mason, of Carmeen Drive, Rathcoole, spoke only to confirm he understood the offences. He was remanded in custody.
Police Probe Derry Fire
A police investigation is now underway into the cause of an early morning blaze which destroyed a bar in the centre of Londonderry. It broke out at Sister Sara's on Little James Street at about 1.30am on Wednesday. One person was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation. The police have since appealed to anyone who was in Sister Sara's from about 6pm on the evening before the fire to contact them at Strand Road police station.
Estate Agent Jobs Lost
Some 100 jobs are this week in jeopardy at local branches of the estate agency brand Remax. The USA-owned company has reduced its number of branches in Northern Ireland by over 50%. There have also been cutbacks at its regional office in Dublin, but the company will not say how many staff are affected by the closures.
NI Wages Starting To Meet UK Average
Estimated earnings in Northern Ireland are said to be closing in on the UK average, according to new figures. Provisional results from the 'Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE)' showed that growth over the year to April 2008, in median gross weekly earnings for all employees in Northern Ireland, was 5.1% (to £346.5). This was higher than the comparable average UK growth of 3.3% (to £388.4). However, when full-time employee earnings in Northern Ireland are compared with those for the whole of the UK, the results showed that growth rates over the year were broadly similar.
(BMcC/KMcA)
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23 June 2016
Police Officers Disciplined For Failing To Tell Doctor About Woman's Head Injuries
Two police officers have been disciplined after they failed to let their colleagues and a police doctor know that a woman had sustained a head injury, a Police Ombudsman investigation has concluded. The woman died from bleeding to the brain on 24 February 2014, the day after she suffered the injury.
Police Officers Disciplined For Failing To Tell Doctor About Woman's Head Injuries
Two police officers have been disciplined after they failed to let their colleagues and a police doctor know that a woman had sustained a head injury, a Police Ombudsman investigation has concluded. The woman died from bleeding to the brain on 24 February 2014, the day after she suffered the injury.
20 September 2023
Workers To Inform Changes To Pension Scheme
Workers and employers have been asked to give their opinion on a proposed extension of Automatic Enrolment on workplace pension schemes. The Department for Communities (DfC) has launched a 12-week consultation on a draft Equality Impact Assessment.
Workers To Inform Changes To Pension Scheme
Workers and employers have been asked to give their opinion on a proposed extension of Automatic Enrolment on workplace pension schemes. The Department for Communities (DfC) has launched a 12-week consultation on a draft Equality Impact Assessment.
12 December 2013
NI Earnings Lag Behind UK
Average earnings for full-time employees in Northern Ireland fell by 0.2% to £23,900 in 2013, in contrast to a 2.1% growth in the UK to £27,000. Results from the latest Northern Ireland Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA).
NI Earnings Lag Behind UK
Average earnings for full-time employees in Northern Ireland fell by 0.2% to £23,900 in 2013, in contrast to a 2.1% growth in the UK to £27,000. Results from the latest Northern Ireland Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA).
22 November 2012
Rise In Gross Weekly Earnings
Figures released today show that Northern Ireland full-time weekly private sector earnings increased by 2.0% over the year compared to 1.5% in the UK. Gross weekly earnings for all NI employees (full and part-time) increased by 1.6% over the year. Earnings in the UK increased by 1.3% over the year.
Rise In Gross Weekly Earnings
Figures released today show that Northern Ireland full-time weekly private sector earnings increased by 2.0% over the year compared to 1.5% in the UK. Gross weekly earnings for all NI employees (full and part-time) increased by 1.6% over the year. Earnings in the UK increased by 1.3% over the year.
15 November 2006
Slight rise in NI unemployment
There was a slight rise in the Northern Ireland unemployment rate but it continues to remain below the UK average, it has emerged today. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Northern Ireland was 4.7% for the period of July - September 2006, which is slightly higher than the rates recorded for the previous quarter at 4.
Slight rise in NI unemployment
There was a slight rise in the Northern Ireland unemployment rate but it continues to remain below the UK average, it has emerged today. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Northern Ireland was 4.7% for the period of July - September 2006, which is slightly higher than the rates recorded for the previous quarter at 4.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Mostly dry south and east, patchy light rain west and north through much of the day. A band of heavier rain crosses central and northern parts in the morning Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:Dry in the southeast at first otherwise widespread light rain or drizzle for most, turning to clear spells and a few showers towards morning. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
