County Down will be well represented at this year’s Ulster Tatler Awards 2021 with no fewer than twenty-four individuals and businesses from the county shortlisted for a prize at the prestigious ceremony. The Ulster Tatler Awards, now in their 14th year, celebrate the achievements of homegrown individuals and businesses, the likes of which […]
Finance Minister Conor Murphy met the Chief Secretary in London ahead of the upcoming Spending Review which will set the Executive’s budget envelope for the next three years. Minister Murphy was joined by his fellow Finance Ministers from Scotland and Wales for the first in-person meeting since the new Chief Secretary was appointed […]
Police are urging the public to be on their guard against a recent wave of scams. The warning comes after numerous reports were received in recent days from victims right across the country. The scams involve a text or WhatsApp from a person claiming to be a family member and have […]
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has launched the Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2022. The Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2022 will recognise excellence in apprenticeships and culminate in an awards ceremony on Wednesday 9 February 2022. It will be one of the highlight events during Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2022, which will run […]
As Coronavirus restrictions further ease, First Minister Paul Givan and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill are urging everyone to keep following public health guidance and making safer choices to protect themselves and others. A series of relaxations began rolling out from yesterday, 14 October, with further easements taking effect from 31 October. […]
From today, 15 October 2021, the contactless card payment limit is increasing from £45 to £100. While the contactless payment increase makes paying for goods and services quicker and easier, the Consumer Council encourages everyone to remember steps they can take to help protect themselves and their money. Contactless cards come […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that the Department of Health is making up to £5.5m available to support general practice in Northern Ireland over the challenging winter period. £3.8m has been committed to supporting additional patient care through the winter. Up to £1.7m is being made available to further improve […]
Minister for Infrastructure Nichola Mallon MLA and Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD today visited Narrow Water and met with local stakeholders to provide an update on their shared vision and determination to deliver the iconic Narrow Water Bridge. Following the investment from the Taoiseach’s Shared Island Unit, a […]
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has announced 20 training places on a new Assured Skills Academy with IT services provider Version 1. Successful applicants to the Assured Skills Academy will receive eight weeks of industry-relevant pre-employment training at Belfast Met. Completing the Academy guarantees an interview for a role with Version 1 […]
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who falls into an eligible group to get the free flu vaccine, with the aim of boosting your immunity this winter. The call comes as the agency launches this year’s flu vaccination programme, offering vaccines that are specially formulated to tackle the strains of the […]
