Fears welfare cuts will hit Northern Ireland’s ‘most vulnerable’ young people
A university researcher has spoken of fears for young people, particularly those leaving the care system, facing welfare cuts ...
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Jim Allister says cuts to the NIO might be 'no bad thing' - and queries whether UK reforms will extend to NI civil service
Cuts applied to the Northern Ireland Office as part of the government’s drive to reduce the cost of government “might be no ...
Executive agrees budget with funding to cut waiting lists and boost childcare
The Stormont Executive has agreed its budget for 2025/26, with increased investment pledged to tackle hospital waiting lists ...
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Estimate for number of people set to lose benefits in NI under Labour cuts
The Resolution Foundation estimates that, across the UK up to 1.2 million people are set to lose between £4,200 and £6,300 ...
Irish signs row to overshadow executive meeting
A dispute over Irish language signs at Grand Central Station is being raised at a meeting of executive ministers.
Anger in Northern Ireland at welfare cuts to balance budget books
Concern in Stormont over Rachel Reeves’ spring statement as higher numbers of people rely on welfare support in NI than UK ...
‘Absolute fear’: UK’s planned benefit cuts alarm vulnerable people in Northern Ireland
Labour’s proposed ‘shake-up’ of the welfare system raises the prospect of people with disabilities losing supports for their ...
MP calls for ‘statutory protection’ for British soldiers following Clonoe ruling
Conservative former leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith, who served in Northern Ireland during his time in the Scots Guards, said: ...
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Hilary Benn: Increase in minimum wage will be ‘real help’
Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has said a rise in the minimum wage will be "a real help" as he insisted those not ...
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Northern Ireland’s property market set for robust revival in 2025 – Savills
Northern Ireland’s property market is set for a strong recovery in 2025, driven by improving economic conditions, anticipated interest rate reductions, and renewed investor confidence.