20/12/2024
Navantia UK To Acquire Harland & Wolff
The future of Belfast's historic Harland & Wolff shipyard has reportedly been secured in a newly agreed deal with Spain's state-owned shipbuilder, Navantia.
The deal will see Navantia UK take control of Harland & Wolff's four sites in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. This will allow for greater collaboration and knowledge-sharing between the two companies. Navantia UK is currently the prime contractor for the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme, building three ships for the Royal Navy. The acquisition of Harland & Wolff will facilitate the efficient delivery of these vessels.
The deal will see Navantia UK take control of Harland & Wolff's four sites in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. This will allow for greater collaboration and knowledge-sharing between the two companies. Navantia UK is currently the prime contractor for the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme, building three ships for the Royal Navy. The acquisition of Harland & Wolff will facilitate the efficient delivery of these vessels.
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20 December 2024
Navantia UK To Acquire Harland & Wolff
The future of Belfast's historic Harland & Wolff shipyard has reportedly been secured in a newly agreed deal with Spain's state-owned shipbuilder, Navantia. The deal will see Navantia UK take control of Harland & Wolff's four sites in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish.
Navantia UK To Acquire Harland & Wolff
The future of Belfast's historic Harland & Wolff shipyard has reportedly been secured in a newly agreed deal with Spain's state-owned shipbuilder, Navantia. The deal will see Navantia UK take control of Harland & Wolff's four sites in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish.
20 December 2024
Timely Hospital Discharges Urged To Ease Winter Pressure
The Department of Health has urged the public to support timely hospital discharges to alleviate pressure on the health service, especially during the winter months. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt emphasised the importance of ensuring that those who need urgent hospital care can be treated and admitted promptly.
Timely Hospital Discharges Urged To Ease Winter Pressure
The Department of Health has urged the public to support timely hospital discharges to alleviate pressure on the health service, especially during the winter months. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt emphasised the importance of ensuring that those who need urgent hospital care can be treated and admitted promptly.
20 December 2024
HMRC App Sees Record Usage In 2024
The HMRC app has experienced its most successful year to date, with two million more people using it to access their tax information. Since its launch in 2017, over seven million people have downloaded the app, logging in to check tax codes, view annual tax summaries, and make secure payments.
HMRC App Sees Record Usage In 2024
The HMRC app has experienced its most successful year to date, with two million more people using it to access their tax information. Since its launch in 2017, over seven million people have downloaded the app, logging in to check tax codes, view annual tax summaries, and make secure payments.
20 December 2024
PHA Urges Safe Sleep Practices For Babies Over Christmas
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding parents and carers to prioritise safe sleep practices for their babies, especially during the busy Christmas period. The PHA advises that the safest place for a baby to sleep is in their own cot or Moses basket, in the same room as their parents or carers.
PHA Urges Safe Sleep Practices For Babies Over Christmas
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding parents and carers to prioritise safe sleep practices for their babies, especially during the busy Christmas period. The PHA advises that the safest place for a baby to sleep is in their own cot or Moses basket, in the same room as their parents or carers.
20 December 2024
Green Party Slams Decision To Allow Taxis In Belfast Bus Lanes
Allowing taxis to use Belfast city centre bus lanes has been described as an "act of desperation with little regard for the wider consequences".
Green Party Slams Decision To Allow Taxis In Belfast Bus Lanes
Allowing taxis to use Belfast city centre bus lanes has been described as an "act of desperation with little regard for the wider consequences".
20 December 2024
Truth, Love or Promise Takes Centre Stage At 4 Corners Festival
Belfast comedian Nuala McKeever's acclaimed one-woman show, Truth, Love or Promise is set to take centre stage at the 4 Corners Festival next year. Promising an evening of laughter, poignancy, and powerful storytelling the show will take place on Saturday February 1 at Stranmillis College Drama Theatre.
Truth, Love or Promise Takes Centre Stage At 4 Corners Festival
Belfast comedian Nuala McKeever's acclaimed one-woman show, Truth, Love or Promise is set to take centre stage at the 4 Corners Festival next year. Promising an evening of laughter, poignancy, and powerful storytelling the show will take place on Saturday February 1 at Stranmillis College Drama Theatre.
20 December 2024
Other News In Brief
Alliance Welcomes Harland & Wolff Deal The Alliance Party has welcomed the news that shipbuilder Navantia will take over Harland & Wolff shipyards, just in time for Christmas. It has been confirmed that Spanish shipbuilder, Navantia, will buy all of Harland & Wolff's four shipyards, securing jobs and shipbuilding into the future.
Other News In Brief
Alliance Welcomes Harland & Wolff Deal The Alliance Party has welcomed the news that shipbuilder Navantia will take over Harland & Wolff shipyards, just in time for Christmas. It has been confirmed that Spanish shipbuilder, Navantia, will buy all of Harland & Wolff's four shipyards, securing jobs and shipbuilding into the future.
19 December 2024
Public Reminded To 'Stay Safe' At NI Water Sites
The utility company has emphasised that these sites, which include treatment works, pumping stations, and reservoirs, are not playgrounds and are operational 24/7.
Public Reminded To 'Stay Safe' At NI Water Sites
The utility company has emphasised that these sites, which include treatment works, pumping stations, and reservoirs, are not playgrounds and are operational 24/7.
19 December 2024
Public Urged To Help Ease Winter Pressure On Health Service
The public has been urged to take steps to help ease the pressure on Northern Ireland's health and social care services this winter. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt today outlined practical ways individuals can support the system. These include using services appropriately, self-care, and cooperating with hospital discharge processes.
Public Urged To Help Ease Winter Pressure On Health Service
The public has been urged to take steps to help ease the pressure on Northern Ireland's health and social care services this winter. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt today outlined practical ways individuals can support the system. These include using services appropriately, self-care, and cooperating with hospital discharge processes.
19 December 2024
Finance Minister Demands Funding To Offset NI Contributions
The Finance Minister has called on the Chief Secretary to the Treasury to provide adequate funding to offset the impact of increased National Insurance contributions.
Finance Minister Demands Funding To Offset NI Contributions
The Finance Minister has called on the Chief Secretary to the Treasury to provide adequate funding to offset the impact of increased National Insurance contributions.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Christmas Eve will be mainly dry but with a good deal of cloud, best chance of any brightness along the Antrim coast. Very mild but breezy especially around the north coast. Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:Dry with a few cloud breaks developing later in the night, feeling quite mild although breezy again in the north. Minimum temperature 10 °C.