Northern Ireland News for July 2011 : Page 12

UK National News, Jul 1, 2011
Britain Urged To Employ British
Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith has urged UK companies to reach out to unemployed young Britons. Speaking to the Spanish Foundation for Analysis and Social Studies in Madrid, he encour...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2011
Stephen Lawrence Accused Plead Not Guilty
Two men from south London charged with the murder of Stephen Lawrence have pleaded not guilty. Gary Dobson, 36, and David Norris, 34, appeared at the Old Bailey via a videolink. They are currently ...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2011
News Corp Moves Closer To BSkyB Takeover
The Government has provisionally agreed to accept News Corp's proposed takeover of BSkyB, but will consult on further conditions. Earlier this year, News Corp had put forward the idea of spinning of ...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2011
New Plans To Cut Bureaucracy In Brussels
Proactive and early engagement will be the key to cutting European bureaucracy under plans announced by Business Minister Mark Prisk. The three new ‘Operating Principles’ set out how the UK can exer...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2011
Man Guilty In Absence Of Attempted Fraud
A man who attempted to defraud and blackmail an 83-year old woman out of her lottery winnings has been found guilty on both counts at Southwark Crown Court, despite not being present for the trial. M...
Business News, Jul 1, 2011
Extra Back To Education Places Announced
The allocation of 3,000 additional Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) places to Vocational Education Committees (VECs) are to be implemented around the country as part of the 16,000 additional places...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2011
Witnesses To Violent Assault Sought
Three months after a 59-year old man was left unconscious following an assault in Piccadilly Circus, officers from Westminster Serious Violence Team have today issued seven photos of members of the pu...
Recruitment News, Jul 1, 2011
Healthcare Company To Create 100 Jobs In Galway
A global healthcare company headquartered in Massachusetts, US is to establish its International Business Service Centre in Galway creating 100 jobs over four years with the support of Government thro...
Recruitment News, Jul 1, 2011
First Ever Irish Short-stay Visa Waiver Programme Launched
The Government has launched its first short-stay visa waiver programme today. The new programme will be an integral part of the Government’s Jobs Initiative and is intended to promote tourism, partic...
Business News, Jul 1, 2011
Construction Firms Given Chance To Breathe With Oxygen
A ground-breaking cashflow finance product aimed at relieving short-term financial pressures being suffered by firms in the construction sector is set to be launched by recovery and restructuring expe...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2011
Rosslea Orange Hall Destroyed By Fire
A fire in County Fermanagh has destroyed an Orange hall in the early hours of Friday morning. Police and the fire service are investigating the cause of the blaze at Inver Orange Hall in Rosslea, whi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2011
Ritchie Still Pushing for Corporation Tax Slash
SDLP Leader Margaret Ritchie has met with the UK Secretary of State on Thursday to again push the case for a reduction in corporation tax in Northern Ireland. Ms Ritchie led a party delegation to th...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2011
Watch The Wimbledon Final At City Hall
Those following the wonders of Wimbledon can enjoy the Men`s Final on the Big screen this weekend at Belfast City Hall this weekend. Complete with servings of strawberries and cream, the tennis fina...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2011
Translink Slashes Summer Prices
Translink has on Thursday launched its ‘Happy Days’ summer 2011 campaign with cut prices for travel to NI's tourist hotspots. The offers include a third off NI Railways day return tickets, Summer Bu...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2011
David Dunseith Dies At 76
Veteran BBC broadcaster and journalist, David Dunseith, has died at the age of 76. With a career in reportage spanning four decades, David was best known as host for BBC Radio Ulster's Talkback prog...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2011
Northern Ireland's 'Magnificent Seven' Going For Worldskills Gold
Seven highly-talented young people from Northern Ireland have fought off stiff competition from across the UK to be selected as members of Team UK for WorldSkills London 2011. Commending the seven on...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2011
3D Experience Without Glasses For Northern Ireland Sports Fans
Belfast bar Lavery's will screen the heavyweight 'super-fight' between David Haye and Vladimir Klitschko and the Wimbledon men's final on a glasses-free 3D TV over a 3D sports weekend on July 2 - 3 20...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Three Company Directors Charged With Manslaughter Three people have been charged after an employee fell through a roof and died in Hyde. Kevin Palliser, 59 of Rishworth Rise, Shaw, Richard Vaughan Wi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2011
Other News In Brief
Man Charged With 'Distraction' Burglary A 48-year-old man has been charged in connection with a "distraction" burglary in West Belfast in February. Detectives from West Belfast charged the man who is...