NHS People Plan to address new pandemic challenges and improve physical and mental health support for staff. Health Secretary Matt Hancock will today welcome the launch of the new NHS People Plan as he launches a new bureaucracy busting drive so staff can spend less time on paperwork and more time with their […]
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New reduced upgrade fares now available as Enterprise trains return. As lockdown eases and more people return to using public transport, the cross-border Enterprise trains recently resumed service to offer passengers more capacity and comfort on board. Passengers can now enjoy Enterprise Plus by upgrading their ticket for just £10 (single […]
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Detectives in Newry are investigating a burglary in the Bann Road area of Castlewellan. It took place in the early hours of the morning on Saturday 25 July. Detective Constable Jay Slevin said, “It was reported to police at around 12:50 am that the occupant woke up to discover two young […]
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Health Minister Robin Swann has announced his intention to hold a consultation on a move towards introducing a soft opt-out system for organ donation in Northern Ireland. Embed from Getty Images The Minister, who met with the charity Kidney Care UK to discuss a range of issues, confirmed his commitment to progressing the […]
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Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said the Irish government needs to begin preparing for Irish unity as a matter of urgency. The South Down MP said there was a “growing demand for Irish unity across the island”. He said that conversations on the issue are “well underway”. The local MP […]
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Tax credits customers have just two days left to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) about changes to their circumstances or income before the deadline on 31 July 2020. Embed from Getty Images Customers whose circumstances have changed in the last year or who have received a letter to reconfirm their income details […]
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Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots have announced a substantial investment of £11million to support town and city centres in their economic recovery from the impacts of Covid-19. The Department for Communities (DfC) is investing £10m in the Capital Covid-19 Recovery Revitalisation Scheme. It will be […]
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Following advice on Saturday 25 July from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) against all-but-essential travel to mainland Spain, and the immediate imposition of a 14-day quarantine for travellers returning to the UK from mainland Spain and the Balearic and Canary Islands, The Consumer Council is advising Northern Ireland passengers on their travel rights. […]
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More than 53,000 outlets across the UK have so far signed up to the UK Government’s Eat Out to Help Out Scheme – and a new official Government online finder is available to help diners locate them. Eat Out to Help Out stickers and posters will start to appear in the windows of […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a rolling programme of Covid-19 testing in Northern Ireland’s care homes. Embed from Getty Images This will involve regular testing for all residents and staff in homes which do not have a confirmed outbreak of the virus. It will commence on Monday 3 August 2020 […]
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