‘Significant disruption’ for schools as union confirms two-day strike next week

Union officials are warning of “significant disruption” to schools after education bosses were informed on Tuesday of plans by Unite members...

Junior doctors across Northern Ireland to be balloted on industrial action over pay

Junior doctors across the Southern Health Trust – and indeed Northern Ireland – are to be balloted on industrial action over...

Department’s nice little earner from learners as driving and vehicle test costs to rise

The cost of driving and vehicle tests in Northern Ireland is set to increase. The changes will take affect for anyone...

What are you entitled to if flights are delayed or cancelled this summer?

With over 1,100 flights cancelled already this year in Northern Ireland, it is important for consumers to be aware of their...

Next Jet2 repatriation flight out of Rhodes to Belfast on Tuesday night

The next Jet2 flight off the wildfire-plagued Greek Island of Rhodes to Belfast will leave tomorrow (Tuesday) night. The company has...

NI households receive an average of £2,200 in energy support

The average household in Northern Ireland is projected to benefit by £2,221 from UK support measures by the end of this...

MOT and driving test fees facing sharp rise to help ease ‘shortfall’ in DVA funding

The cost of putting your car or motorbike through the MOT could be set to increase. And learner drivers planning to...

Deal done: PM hails ‘breakthrough’ on NI Protocol offering ‘long-standing solutions’

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has hailed a new deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol as a “decisive breakthrough”. Confirmation that there...

Public transport fares in NI to go up 7% due to ‘budget pressures’

Public transport fares across Northern Ireland are set to increase from next month. The changes, which affect travel on Metro, Glider,...

Spike in house fire deaths prompts fire safety appeal during ongoing winter period

£600 energy support cash to be paid to Northern Ireland households from today

Households across Northern Ireland will start to receive £600 worth of support with their energy bills under the UK government’s energy...

PSNI urged to amend sudden death form to include domestic violence history

The PSNI are being urged to amend the form completed by officers attending the scene of a sudden death when a...