
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has welcomed the confirmation provided to the Executive that council workers can apply for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Embed from Getty Images The Minister told Newry Times, “Officials in my Department have been working with Councils, to understand the extent to which councils can manage the COVID-19 situation […]
May 5 2020 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann has approved an environment allowance to be paid to all prison healthcare staff. Embed from Getty Images Speaking to Newry Times, the Minister said, “One of the first visits I undertook on taking up my post was to see the vital work carried out by our healthcare staff in prison […]
May 5 2020 | Posted in
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A new outdoor advertising campaign from local charity Extern NI launched across Northern Ireland this week thanks to the support of Danske Bank. Danske Bank donated the use of the poster sites at bus shelters and billboards to help raise awareness of Extern’s coronavirus hardship appeal and reach many more members of the public […]
May 5 2020 | Posted in
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For so many companies coronavirus has brought the need to adapt and in many circumstances change their line of work to help support communities across Northern Ireland. Under normal circumstances, the metering team at NIE Networks would call with customers on a regular basis to read or install electricity meters, but the team is […]
May 5 2020 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has outlined the need for more national support for the local higher education sector as a result of Covid-19. Embed from Getty Images The UK Government this week announced a UK-wide package to address the ongoing admissions issues regarding entry into higher education institutions across the UK this year. Speaking […]
May 4 2020 | Posted in
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This week, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will start contacting around three and a half million customers who may be eligible for the government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) to explain the application process and help them get ready to make a claim. Embed from Getty Images The claims service opens on Wednesday 13 May and […]

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has praised the BMA for their commitment and support in helping to ensure that key workers requiring medical assessments can have their driving licences renewed, allowing them to get to work for their duties in the fightback against Covid-19. Embed from Getty Images Speaking following a call with BMA NI […]
May 4 2020 | Posted in
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The Consumer Council is advising households and small businesses to ensure their energy bills are accurate and as low as possible during the COVID-19 lockdown. Embed from Getty Images Speaking to Newry Times, Paulino Garcia, Head of Energy Policy at The Consumer Council, said, “Electricity and natural gas companies have temporarily stopped taking meter […]
May 4 2020 | Posted in
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Small businesses that occupy a rental property are now able to apply for the £10,000 Small Business Support Grant Scheme, Economy Minister Diane Dodds has confirmed. Embed from Getty Images A new online form for businesses occupying rental properties is now live on the nibusinessinfo website. Highlighting this positive development, the Minister told Newry […]

Are you up for a new challenge that will kick start a healthier lifestyle, give you more energy, flush out toxins and improve your concentration? Then join NI Water for #hydrationweek. NI Water’s Outreach and Learning Officer, Anna Killen told Newry Times, “Hydration week is a 7-day hydration challenge starting Monday 4 May where […]
May 1 2020 | Posted in
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