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Northern Ireland News for November 2020 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2020
Call For Sick Pay Increase In Line With Minimum Wage
Alliance have called for Statutory sick pay (SSP) to be increased in line with the real living wage. Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA said that the change needed to be put in place to pr...
Call For Sick Pay Increase In Line With Minimum Wage
Alliance have called for Statutory sick pay (SSP) to be increased in line with the real living wage. Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA said that the change needed to be put in place to pr...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2020
Appeal For Information After Cyclist Dies In Portadown
Police have issued an appeal for information following a fatal collision in Portadown. A male cyclist died after he was involved in a collision with a Hyundai Tuscon car on the Gilford Road on Wednes...
Appeal For Information After Cyclist Dies In Portadown
Police have issued an appeal for information following a fatal collision in Portadown. A male cyclist died after he was involved in a collision with a Hyundai Tuscon car on the Gilford Road on Wednes...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2020
New Booklet Published To Provide Inquest Guidance For Bereaved Families
A new booklet, designed to be a source of information for loved ones whose family member's death is to be investigated at inquest, has been published by the PSNI and the Coroners Service NI. The 'Inq...
New Booklet Published To Provide Inquest Guidance For Bereaved Families
A new booklet, designed to be a source of information for loved ones whose family member's death is to be investigated at inquest, has been published by the PSNI and the Coroners Service NI. The 'Inq...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2020
Other News In Brief
Sinn Féin Welcome Voluntary Sector Funding Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement of a £3.3m funding package to assist the voluntary, community and social economy sectors to...
Other News In Brief
Sinn Féin Welcome Voluntary Sector Funding Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement of a £3.3m funding package to assist the voluntary, community and social economy sectors to...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2020
'Travel Window' Issued To Allow Students To Get Home For Christmas
NI students at universities in England will be allowed to travel home once the current regional lockdown ends on 02 December. The UK government has issued guidance on an official "student travel wind...
'Travel Window' Issued To Allow Students To Get Home For Christmas
NI students at universities in England will be allowed to travel home once the current regional lockdown ends on 02 December. The UK government has issued guidance on an official "student travel wind...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2020
NI Executive Talks End Without Decision
The NI Executive has failed again to reach an agreement for a next move when the current 'circuit breaker' lockdown ends on Thursday 12 November. A decision was expected on Monday, however talks ende...
NI Executive Talks End Without Decision
The NI Executive has failed again to reach an agreement for a next move when the current 'circuit breaker' lockdown ends on Thursday 12 November. A decision was expected on Monday, however talks ende...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2020
Circuit Breaker Lockdown May Have Cost NI Economy £400m
The four-week circuit breaker could have potentially cost the Northern Ireland economy some £400 million, according to the Department for the Economy. The department said that this was an initial ass...
Circuit Breaker Lockdown May Have Cost NI Economy £400m
The four-week circuit breaker could have potentially cost the Northern Ireland economy some £400 million, according to the Department for the Economy. The department said that this was an initial ass...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2020
Education Minister Praises 'Education In The Community' Programme
An 'education in the community' programme aimed at improving educational achievement for young people has been praised by Education Minister Peter Weir. Mr Weir was visiting Monkstown Boxing Club to ...
Education Minister Praises 'Education In The Community' Programme
An 'education in the community' programme aimed at improving educational achievement for young people has been praised by Education Minister Peter Weir. Mr Weir was visiting Monkstown Boxing Club to ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2020
Thousands To Benefit From New Co-Ownership Funding Package
A new £145 million funding package has been secured to help thousands of people to afford to buy their own homes over the next four years, Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín. Co-Ownership is the D...
Thousands To Benefit From New Co-Ownership Funding Package
A new £145 million funding package has been secured to help thousands of people to afford to buy their own homes over the next four years, Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín. Co-Ownership is the D...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2020
Minimum Income Floor For UC Claimants To Remain Unchanged
The minimum income floor for self-employed universal credit claimants will remain suspended until next year, following confirmation received by Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong. Fol...
Minimum Income Floor For UC Claimants To Remain Unchanged
The minimum income floor for self-employed universal credit claimants will remain suspended until next year, following confirmation received by Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong. Fol...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2020
Review Of NI Prison's Care and Supervision Units Announced
A review of Care and Supervision Units in Northern Ireland's three prisons has been announced by Justice Minister Naomi Long. The Minister said: "The Northern Ireland Prison Service has made huge pro...
Review Of NI Prison's Care and Supervision Units Announced
A review of Care and Supervision Units in Northern Ireland's three prisons has been announced by Justice Minister Naomi Long. The Minister said: "The Northern Ireland Prison Service has made huge pro...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2020
Drainage And Wastewater Management Consultation Launched
A public consultation on an integrated plan for drainage and wastewater management for Belfast has been launched by Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon. 'Living With Water in Belfast' is the draft...
Drainage And Wastewater Management Consultation Launched
A public consultation on an integrated plan for drainage and wastewater management for Belfast has been launched by Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon. 'Living With Water in Belfast' is the draft...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2020
Global Entrepreneurship Event Launched In Belfast
Belfast City Council's City Growth and Regeneration Committee, David Brooks, has launched the annual Global Entrepreneurship Week. Part of an established global initiative, events during the week of ...
Global Entrepreneurship Event Launched In Belfast
Belfast City Council's City Growth and Regeneration Committee, David Brooks, has launched the annual Global Entrepreneurship Week. Part of an established global initiative, events during the week of ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2020
Other News In Brief
One-Week Extension Of Restrictions Proposed Health Minister Robin Swann has reportedly tabled a motion for a one-week extension of the current Covid-19 restrictions. The DUP have previously...
Other News In Brief
One-Week Extension Of Restrictions Proposed Health Minister Robin Swann has reportedly tabled a motion for a one-week extension of the current Covid-19 restrictions. The DUP have previously...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2020
Fairness For Students Must Be Govts Focus In Exam Planning
The government must focus on fairness for students and not just ensuring that exams go ahead in 2021, the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has said. The union was commenting on policy rec...
Fairness For Students Must Be Govts Focus In Exam Planning
The government must focus on fairness for students and not just ensuring that exams go ahead in 2021, the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has said. The union was commenting on policy rec...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2020
Alliance Calls For "Clear And Future-Proofed" Economic Strategy
The Alliance Party have called for a "clear and future-proofed" economic strategy for Northern Ireland. The party's Economy spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA, made the call as the Assembly heard a mot...
Alliance Calls For "Clear And Future-Proofed" Economic Strategy
The Alliance Party have called for a "clear and future-proofed" economic strategy for Northern Ireland. The party's Economy spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA, made the call as the Assembly heard a mot...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2020
ScamwiseNI Partnership Marks Fourth Year
An initiative to address the rising number of scams being reported to police has marked it's fourth anniversary. The ScamwiseNI Partnership was developed by a number of organisations including the Po...
ScamwiseNI Partnership Marks Fourth Year
An initiative to address the rising number of scams being reported to police has marked it's fourth anniversary. The ScamwiseNI Partnership was developed by a number of organisations including the Po...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2020
New Funding For Arts, Culture And Heritage Renewal Projects
New funding of almost £1.5 million has been announced for arts, culture and heritage Renewal projects, Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has announced. The funding forms part of the £29million Co...
New Funding For Arts, Culture And Heritage Renewal Projects
New funding of almost £1.5 million has been announced for arts, culture and heritage Renewal projects, Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has announced. The funding forms part of the £29million Co...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2020
Around 285,000 People Could Be Vaccinated Pending Licensing
Around 285,000 people could be vaccinated against Covid-19, if the potential new vaccine passes the next stage of trails. It is understood that NI could receive some 570,000 doses of the vaccine if i...
Around 285,000 People Could Be Vaccinated Pending Licensing
Around 285,000 people could be vaccinated against Covid-19, if the potential new vaccine passes the next stage of trails. It is understood that NI could receive some 570,000 doses of the vaccine if i...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2020
Health Minister Welcomes News Of Potential Coronavirus Vaccine
News of a potential new coronavirus vaccine announced by Pfizer and BioNTech has been welcomed by Health Minister Robin Swann. Mr Swann welcomed the positive news while also cautioning the public not...
Health Minister Welcomes News Of Potential Coronavirus Vaccine
News of a potential new coronavirus vaccine announced by Pfizer and BioNTech has been welcomed by Health Minister Robin Swann. Mr Swann welcomed the positive news while also cautioning the public not...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2020
Talks Continue On Covid Restrictions
Talks on NI's Covid-19 restrictions will continue today, Tuesday 10 November, after the NI Executive failed to reach an agreement yesterday. Ministers failed to agree a next move for the current rest...
Talks Continue On Covid Restrictions
Talks on NI's Covid-19 restrictions will continue today, Tuesday 10 November, after the NI Executive failed to reach an agreement yesterday. Ministers failed to agree a next move for the current rest...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2020
Proposed Redundancies Have 'More Than Doubled'
Proposed redundancies more than doubled in the year to October 2020, the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) has revealed. According to the latest labour market statistics 9,600 c...
Proposed Redundancies Have 'More Than Doubled'
Proposed redundancies more than doubled in the year to October 2020, the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) has revealed. According to the latest labour market statistics 9,600 c...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2020
New Rural Social Enterprises Capital Grant Scheme Announced
A new £300,000 capital grant scheme to aid emerging and established rural social enterprises to increase their capacity, potential profitability and sustainability, has been announced by Rural Affairs...
New Rural Social Enterprises Capital Grant Scheme Announced
A new £300,000 capital grant scheme to aid emerging and established rural social enterprises to increase their capacity, potential profitability and sustainability, has been announced by Rural Affairs...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2020
Other News In Brief
Renewed Appeal For Missing 28-Year-Old Caoimhin Gallagher The PSNI have renewed an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 28-year-old Caoimhin Gallagher. Mr Gallagher has been missin...
Other News In Brief
Renewed Appeal For Missing 28-Year-Old Caoimhin Gallagher The PSNI have renewed an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 28-year-old Caoimhin Gallagher. Mr Gallagher has been missin...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 9, 2020
NI Executive Considers 'Partial Reopening' Of Hospitality Sector
The hospitality sector is expected to 'partially reopen' pending agreement by the Northern Ireland Executive. According to reports, cafes, restaurants and bars that serve food could reopen on Friday,...
NI Executive Considers 'Partial Reopening' Of Hospitality Sector
The hospitality sector is expected to 'partially reopen' pending agreement by the Northern Ireland Executive. According to reports, cafes, restaurants and bars that serve food could reopen on Friday,...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 9, 2020
Consultation Launches On Aspects Of Domestic Violence Legislation
A new public consultation has been launched on aspects of current domestic violence legislation. The consultation has been launched by Justice Minister Naomi Long following a review on the use of 'co...
Consultation Launches On Aspects Of Domestic Violence Legislation
A new public consultation has been launched on aspects of current domestic violence legislation. The consultation has been launched by Justice Minister Naomi Long following a review on the use of 'co...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 9, 2020
New Drink Driving Legislation Comes Into Force
New legislation to prevent suspected drink drivers from evading prosecution by delaying testing has come into effect today, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon. Announcing the new legislation, Min...
New Drink Driving Legislation Comes Into Force
New legislation to prevent suspected drink drivers from evading prosecution by delaying testing has come into effect today, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon. Announcing the new legislation, Min...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 9, 2020
People Encouraged To Use Money And Debt Support Services
People are being encouraged to avail of money and debt support services given the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín was speaking at the start of Talk Mone...
People Encouraged To Use Money And Debt Support Services
People are being encouraged to avail of money and debt support services given the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín was speaking at the start of Talk Mone...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 9, 2020
Ministers Congratulate New US President Joe Biden
Northern Ireland's First and Deputy First Ministers have written a letter of congratulations to new US President-elect Joe Biden. Writing on behalf of the Executive following Mr Biden's election succ...
Ministers Congratulate New US President Joe Biden
Northern Ireland's First and Deputy First Ministers have written a letter of congratulations to new US President-elect Joe Biden. Writing on behalf of the Executive following Mr Biden's election succ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 9, 2020
More Than £44m Claimed In Additional Benefits
The Department of Communities 'Make The Call' campaign has seen more than 9,500 claim an additional over £44 million in benefits. The figure for 2019-20 brings the total for additional entitlements c...
More Than £44m Claimed In Additional Benefits
The Department of Communities 'Make The Call' campaign has seen more than 9,500 claim an additional over £44 million in benefits. The figure for 2019-20 brings the total for additional entitlements c...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Another cloudy and mild night with the odd spot of light drizzle. More widespread outbreaks of rain will spread southeast into western parts of Tyrone, Fermanagh and Derry late in the night. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
