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Northern Ireland News for September 2004 : Page 10
UK National News, Sep 9, 2004
Interest rates stay on hold at 4.75%
The Bank of England has decided to keep interests rate on hold at 4.75%. The bank's Monetary Policy Committee decided to freeze the rate following last month's 0.25% increase. Reacting to the decis...
Interest rates stay on hold at 4.75%
The Bank of England has decided to keep interests rate on hold at 4.75%. The bank's Monetary Policy Committee decided to freeze the rate following last month's 0.25% increase. Reacting to the decis...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2004
Draft plan for 'world-class' Giant's Causeway site published
The draft management plan for the Giant’s Causeway and Causeway Coast World Heritage Site has been published for public consultation today. Environment Minister Angela Smith said that the plan was d...
Draft plan for 'world-class' Giant's Causeway site published
The draft management plan for the Giant’s Causeway and Causeway Coast World Heritage Site has been published for public consultation today. Environment Minister Angela Smith said that the plan was d...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2004
Belfast gets chance to see Cook's 'Endeavour' up close
Belfast will be the latest port of call tomorrow for a replica of the ship that carried 18th century explorer James Cook into history. The HM Bark Endeavour, on its first trip to the city as part of ...
Belfast gets chance to see Cook's 'Endeavour' up close
Belfast will be the latest port of call tomorrow for a replica of the ship that carried 18th century explorer James Cook into history. The HM Bark Endeavour, on its first trip to the city as part of ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2004
'Gender pensions gap' puts women in retirement poverty
A large number of women could face poverty in retirement because of a "gender pensions gap", according to research from the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Its study found that up to 4.5 milli...
'Gender pensions gap' puts women in retirement poverty
A large number of women could face poverty in retirement because of a "gender pensions gap", according to research from the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Its study found that up to 4.5 milli...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2004
Top grades are fine but employers want personality, says survey
Academic achievement plays second fiddle to personality and "cultural fit" when employers come to hire new staff, research published today has revealed. UK businesses are now more impressed by ‘soft ...
Top grades are fine but employers want personality, says survey
Academic achievement plays second fiddle to personality and "cultural fit" when employers come to hire new staff, research published today has revealed. UK businesses are now more impressed by ‘soft ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2004
Contractors warned of overhead electrical wire dangers
Contractors and lorry drivers have been warned about the dangers of overhead electricity lines following an accident earlier this week which deprived customers of power for several hours. Northern I...
Contractors warned of overhead electrical wire dangers
Contractors and lorry drivers have been warned about the dangers of overhead electricity lines following an accident earlier this week which deprived customers of power for several hours. Northern I...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2004
Beryl Cook Aids fundraiser exhibition set for November
Fans of the artist Beryl Cook will be able to feast their eyes on a selection of her rarely seen works at an Aids fundraising dinner in Belfast in November. Some of Ms Cook's most famous titles publi...
Beryl Cook Aids fundraiser exhibition set for November
Fans of the artist Beryl Cook will be able to feast their eyes on a selection of her rarely seen works at an Aids fundraising dinner in Belfast in November. Some of Ms Cook's most famous titles publi...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2004
Citizens Advice highlights school uniform grant crisis
A report launched today by Citizens Advice confirms that school uniform grants are falling far short of covering the financial cost faced by parents. The average cost of a school uniform is now £185,...
Citizens Advice highlights school uniform grant crisis
A report launched today by Citizens Advice confirms that school uniform grants are falling far short of covering the financial cost faced by parents. The average cost of a school uniform is now £185,...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2004
Russia puts bounty on heads of Chechen leaders
Following on from last week's terrorist outrage in North Ossetia, Russian authorities have put a bounty on the heads of two rebel Chechen leaders. Anyone providing information that would help "neutra...
Russia puts bounty on heads of Chechen leaders
Following on from last week's terrorist outrage in North Ossetia, Russian authorities have put a bounty on the heads of two rebel Chechen leaders. Anyone providing information that would help "neutra...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2004
Tories pledge to scrap fees and funnel £21bn more into education
A Conservative government would provide an extra £21 billion investment in higher education, and scrap student fees in favour of loans, it has emerged today. Shadow Education Secretary Tim Collins sa...
Tories pledge to scrap fees and funnel £21bn more into education
A Conservative government would provide an extra £21 billion investment in higher education, and scrap student fees in favour of loans, it has emerged today. Shadow Education Secretary Tim Collins sa...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2004
Foreigners set to stump up more for immigration services
Fees for foreign nationals using immigration services could double by April 2005 in a move that could save UK taxpayers £100 million in 2005-06, under plans published for consultation today. The gov...
Foreigners set to stump up more for immigration services
Fees for foreign nationals using immigration services could double by April 2005 in a move that could save UK taxpayers £100 million in 2005-06, under plans published for consultation today. The gov...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2004
Schools to offer extended childcare facilities
Education Secretary Charles Clarke has today outlined plans for schools to offer 'wrap-around' childcare available from 8am to 6pm. The 'wrap-around' care would be available for 48 weeks of the year ...
Schools to offer extended childcare facilities
Education Secretary Charles Clarke has today outlined plans for schools to offer 'wrap-around' childcare available from 8am to 6pm. The 'wrap-around' care would be available for 48 weeks of the year ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2004
PSNI hosts 'Major Incident' crisis conference
The PSNI is today hosting a Major Incident Conference in Belfast - the first time all key agencies and support networks across the city have participated in such an event. The main purpose of the con...
PSNI hosts 'Major Incident' crisis conference
The PSNI is today hosting a Major Incident Conference in Belfast - the first time all key agencies and support networks across the city have participated in such an event. The main purpose of the con...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2004
BA to sell off its stake in Qantas
British Airways (BA) has said that it will sell off its entire shareholding in Qantas within the next 48 hours for what it anticipates will be a £120 million profit. The company said that the gross ...
BA to sell off its stake in Qantas
British Airways (BA) has said that it will sell off its entire shareholding in Qantas within the next 48 hours for what it anticipates will be a £120 million profit. The company said that the gross ...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2004
'Biggest mental health reform' for 50 years unveiled
The government has today unveiled what is has described as the "biggest reform of mental health legislation since the 1950's". The new draft Mental Health Bill, published today, aims to provide bette...
'Biggest mental health reform' for 50 years unveiled
The government has today unveiled what is has described as the "biggest reform of mental health legislation since the 1950's". The new draft Mental Health Bill, published today, aims to provide bette...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2004
Derry police station sprayed with gunfire
Strand Road police station in Derry city centre has come under attack this morning from a gunman who sprayed the building with automatic gunfire. No one was injured in the attack but several vehicle...
Derry police station sprayed with gunfire
Strand Road police station in Derry city centre has come under attack this morning from a gunman who sprayed the building with automatic gunfire. No one was injured in the attack but several vehicle...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2004
Gender stereotyping 'biggest hurdle' for women professionals
The biggest hurdle female professionals face is stereotyping of their roles and skills, according to a survey out today. The final findings from the HR Gateway/Institute of Leadership and Management...
Gender stereotyping 'biggest hurdle' for women professionals
The biggest hurdle female professionals face is stereotyping of their roles and skills, according to a survey out today. The final findings from the HR Gateway/Institute of Leadership and Management...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2004
Deal possible at Leeds Castle, says Blair
Prime Minister Tony Blair has said that if next week's political talks between the parties and both govenrments should end in impasse, it will not be the end of the road for devolution. Speaking at ...
Deal possible at Leeds Castle, says Blair
Prime Minister Tony Blair has said that if next week's political talks between the parties and both govenrments should end in impasse, it will not be the end of the road for devolution. Speaking at ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2004
Girl, 11, chased in west Belfast by armed man
Police in west Belfast are appealing for information after an 11-year-old girl was chased in Colinglen Forest Park by a man wielding a knife The incident occurred at around 8.30pm last night, a shor...
Girl, 11, chased in west Belfast by armed man
Police in west Belfast are appealing for information after an 11-year-old girl was chased in Colinglen Forest Park by a man wielding a knife The incident occurred at around 8.30pm last night, a shor...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2004
Extremists must be confronted to ensure real change: Murphy
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Paul Murphy has highlighted the importance of challenging sectarianism and racism to bring about a "real change in society". Speaking in Belfast at a conference co...
Extremists must be confronted to ensure real change: Murphy
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Paul Murphy has highlighted the importance of challenging sectarianism and racism to bring about a "real change in society". Speaking in Belfast at a conference co...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2004
Government urged to stop deportation of Sri Lankan family
The Law Centre has appealed to Home Office Minister Des Browne to stop the deportation of a Sri Lankan man and his family who have been resident in Northern Ireland for move than three years. The cen...
Government urged to stop deportation of Sri Lankan family
The Law Centre has appealed to Home Office Minister Des Browne to stop the deportation of a Sri Lankan man and his family who have been resident in Northern Ireland for move than three years. The cen...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2004
Action needed to reduce suicide deaths, says UN health agency
With nearly 1 million people dying from suicide every year, more than from all homicides and wars combined, the UN health agency today called for concerted global action to curb what it termed “a huge...
Action needed to reduce suicide deaths, says UN health agency
With nearly 1 million people dying from suicide every year, more than from all homicides and wars combined, the UN health agency today called for concerted global action to curb what it termed “a huge...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2004
Plans for fairer school funding formula published
New arrangements for school funding, which are designed to deliver greater equity and consistency in allocations, have been put out for consultation today. NIO Education Minister Barry Gardiner said...
Plans for fairer school funding formula published
New arrangements for school funding, which are designed to deliver greater equity and consistency in allocations, have been put out for consultation today. NIO Education Minister Barry Gardiner said...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2004
Britain is a nation of computer buffs, says survey
Britain has become a country of computer buffs, with about three quarters of the adult population able to demonstrate some experience through access to a computer at home or work, according to a recen...
Britain is a nation of computer buffs, says survey
Britain has become a country of computer buffs, with about three quarters of the adult population able to demonstrate some experience through access to a computer at home or work, according to a recen...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2004
Campaigning for Afghan presidential elections begins
The campaign for Afghanistan's first open presidential election in its history formally began today, with 18 candidates heading off on the stump for the next 30 days. The presidential election is Af...
Campaigning for Afghan presidential elections begins
The campaign for Afghanistan's first open presidential election in its history formally began today, with 18 candidates heading off on the stump for the next 30 days. The presidential election is Af...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2004
Community views sought over funding for deprived areas
The NIO has today urged community groups to put forward their ideas on how best to use regeneration funding. Under Phase II of the Neighbourhood Renewal Strategy - which tackles multiple deprivation ...
Community views sought over funding for deprived areas
The NIO has today urged community groups to put forward their ideas on how best to use regeneration funding. Under Phase II of the Neighbourhood Renewal Strategy - which tackles multiple deprivation ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2004
'Wall of History' showcases Belfast Gasworks memories
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tom Ekin, will tomorrow take a walk down memory lane when he launches a special exhibition telling the human story of one of the city’s most famous landmarks. Th...
'Wall of History' showcases Belfast Gasworks memories
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tom Ekin, will tomorrow take a walk down memory lane when he launches a special exhibition telling the human story of one of the city’s most famous landmarks. Th...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2004
Merseyside teen held over parents' murder
A Merseyside teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his parents, it has emerged today. Seventy-two-year-old Sidney Brian Blackwell and his 61-year-old wife Jackie Blackwell were found d...
Merseyside teen held over parents' murder
A Merseyside teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his parents, it has emerged today. Seventy-two-year-old Sidney Brian Blackwell and his 61-year-old wife Jackie Blackwell were found d...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2004
Pensions Secretary quits government
The Work and Pensions Secretary Andrew Smith has resigned from the Cabinet, saying he quit in order to commit more time to his constituency and spend more time with his family. Last night, the Prime ...
Pensions Secretary quits government
The Work and Pensions Secretary Andrew Smith has resigned from the Cabinet, saying he quit in order to commit more time to his constituency and spend more time with his family. Last night, the Prime ...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2004
Lib Dems pledge extra £25 for single pensioners
The Lib Dems have today published their vision for pensions – the 'Citizens Pension' which will see single pensioners over 75 receive an extra £25 a week. Couples over 75 could expect to get an extr...
Lib Dems pledge extra £25 for single pensioners
The Lib Dems have today published their vision for pensions – the 'Citizens Pension' which will see single pensioners over 75 receive an extra £25 a week. Couples over 75 could expect to get an extr...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Staying cold. Any freezing fog that has formed overnight will slowly thin and disperse during the morning. Otherwise dry and bright much of the day with perhaps the odd coastal shower in the north and east. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Dry at first with cloud thickening from the south through the evening. The odd shower, wintry over high ground, over northern counties, becoming more persistent rain over Down and Antrim. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
