Reports of scam HMRC phone calls have fallen by 97% over the last 12 months, the latest figures show, which display a downward trend in reports overall throughout the past year. Reports of scammers impersonating HMRC in phone calls peaked at 79,477 in March 2021 and fell to just 2,491 in December 2021. […]
Radius Housing has raised £50,000 for AWARE to support their work delivering mental health and wellbeing programmes across Northern Ireland. Through concerted efforts by both staff and tenants, the money was raised through fundraising events as part of their Corporate Charity fundraising partnership with AWARE. Activities ranged from wearing crazy socks, […]
Warrenpoint Port has announced that it has raised £22,062 for its Community Christmas Appeal. This money has gone directly towards supporting 43 different community projects, events, activities, and charities in the local area. In the coming weeks, the Port will be profiling many of the organisations that have benefitted from […]
Newry Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has called on Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon to consider strengthening road safety targets for the new Road Safety Strategy to 2030. The Newry and Armagh MLA says, “At the Committee for Infrastructure I stressed my concern to Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon that in the draft road safety […]
Fisheries Minister Edwin Poots has announced that a multi-million-pound investment in Northern Ireland’s three key fishing harbours has moved a step closer. During a visit to Kilkeel Harbour, the Minister welcomed the latest development which could mean a major investment in the fishing infrastructure ensuring the industry was fit for the 21st century. […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a review of children’s social care services in Northern Ireland will begin in February 2022. Professor Ray Jones will be the independent lead reviewer assisted by an Advisory Panel. Members of the Advisory Panel are Her Honour Judge Patricia Smyth, Professor Pat Dolan, and Marie […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey will provide an additional £10million funding for Councils Rates Support Grant bringing it to £21.9million for 2021/22. A Rates Support Grant provides financial support to eligible councils whose needs exceed their wealth as determined by the statutory formula. Seven of the 11 councils are eligible. Minister Hargey […]
Health Minster Robin Swann has announced that Northern Ireland has joined the International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership (IIMHL). The IIMHL is an international collaborative that focuses on improving mental health and addictions services. It has nine member countries: Australia, England, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, USA […]
Sinn Fein Councillor for Slieve Gullion Oonagh Magennis has echoed the words of her party colleague, Caoimhe Archibald MLA; warning that changes to the entitlement for red diesel will be another hit to struggling businesses and could potentially put jobs at risk. Oonagh explains, “The change to the entitlement won’t reduce emissions. “It […]
Sinn Féin Finance Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the opening of his £40m hospitality scheme. Speaking after the announcement Conor comments, “My hospitality support package is now open. “This scheme will provide grants of between £10,000 and £20,000, helping over 3,000 hospitality businesses recover from the impact of Omicron. “LPS will […]
