Regular testing of staff and pupils to be conducted in Northern Ireland schools, Ministers confirm

A programme of regular testing for Covid-19 is to be introduced in schools in Northern Ireland. The announcement came from Health...

One further Covid-related death as Finance Minister announces £178 million in new business support grants

There has been one further Covid-related death reported by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland today (Monday). That is according...

NI to continue use of AstraZeneca vaccine despite ‘suspension’ in Republic amid blood clot fears

The AstraZeneca vaccine will continue to be used in Northern Ireland despite its suspension in other areas amid claims it has...

No further Covid-related deaths as motion seeking ‘financial help for all students’ to go to Assembly

There has been no further Covid-related death reported by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland today (Sunday). That is according...

PSNI rake in thousands from crime and crash victims in 2020

The Police Service of Northern Ireland collected a whopping £65,000 from the victims of vehicle crimes and crashes last year, it...

One more Covid-related death as Minister calls on all aged over 60 to ‘book your vaccination now’

There has been one further Covid-related death reported by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland today (Saturday). According to the...

One further Covid-related death in NI as case numbers drop again

There has been one further Covid-related death reported by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland today (Friday). According to the...

29,000 Northern Ireland businesses to benefit as ‘rates holiday’ extended for another year

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has announced he is extending the rates holiday for a further 12 months for 29,000 Northern Ireland...

Primary 1 to 3 pupils will not revert to remote learning later this month, Executive agrees

Pre-school, nursery and primary schools pupils in P1 to P3 will remain in school until the start of the Easter break....

Unison plans ‘slow hand clap’ on Thursday to show disgust at 1% pay rise ‘insult’ to NHS workers

UNISON members in Northern Ireland are calling for the public to take part in a slow hand clap this Thursday as...

Eight Covid-related deaths as workplace testing to be made available for ‘key sector employers’

There have been eight further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland today (Wednesday). According to the...

Two further Covid-related deaths but neither occurred in last 24 hours

There have been two further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland today (Monday). According to the...