The final phase of Universal Credit (UC) implementation across Northern Ireland will begin next week for those receiving tax credits and no other benefits. The ‘Move to UC’ will start on Monday 16 October 16 when Migration Notice letters will begin to be issued across all postcodes to Working Tax Credits and/or Child […]
Oct 16 2023 | Posted in
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Invest Northern Ireland has launched a new Ambition to Grow | Supporting Women programme, supported by Women in Business Northern Ireland, which is aimed at Northern Ireland’s most innovative and ambitious women-led businesses to take part in a competition to receive up to £30,000 in funding. Invest NI’s Southern Regional team will be […]
Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade has announced the appointment of Michael Savage as their new Chief Executive Officer. Welcoming the appointment, Julie Gibbons, President of the Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade, says, “We are delighted to have appointed Michael as our new Chief Executive Officer. “He brings significant commercial experience, knowledge, […]
The Department of Justice is looking for people who are interested in prisons and prison life to join the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB). The IMB plays a crucial role in the independent oversight of prisons within Northern Ireland, with Members acting as impartial observers of all aspects of the prison regime. This is […]
Oct 13 2023 | Posted in
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Lidl NI has ploughed a record £400,000 into the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council agri-food sector in the last financial year ending February 2023, according to its annual Supplier Impact Report. Lidl Northern Ireland employs around 130 people across five stores in the area, including Newry (Buttercrane Quay), Nerwy (Damolly Retail Park), […]
Oct 12 2023 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust’s Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) service has recorded a hat-trick of national awards for the high-quality information it provides about joint replacement surgery. The team has gained national accreditation as a NJR Quality Data Provider for their commitment to patient safety, for the third successive year. It […]
Oct 11 2023 | Posted in
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Local convenience retailer Centra is rallying for runners across Northern Ireland to participate in its annual fundraising event, Run Together. This year aims to bring together 1,600 runners for one ultimate Run Together event taking place on 22 October at Ormeau Park in Belfast. With both a 5K and 10K run, casual and […]
Ulster University and East Border Region Ltd have announced the appointment of EasyGo, following a competitive public tender process to install and operate 24 rapid electric vehicle chargers at locations across the Belfast City Council, Ards and North Down Borough and Newry, Mourne and Down district council areas. These new chargers will be […]
Oct 9 2023 | Posted in
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The Department of Education has launched a public consultation on the Integrated Education Strategy Action Plan. The Department has engaged with key interest groups and stakeholders, and this has informed the current proposed actions. The Action Plan focuses on five key areas: 1. Effective Engagement and Consultation; 2. Demand for Integrated Education; 3. […]