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British Government Must Offer More Support For Fuel Crisis – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has said the British government must do more to help those affected by the rising fuel crisis. The Newry and Armagh MP was commenting as Sinn Féin MPs supported a letter to the British Prime Minister which outlines a call for temporary immediate reduction in costs of fuel here in […]

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SDLP: Executive Absence During Crisis “Inexcusable”

SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has lambasted the leadership of the Executive for its inexcusable silence during an international crisis which has sent household energy and fuel costs rocketing. He said that the Executive has for weeks failed to offer any meaningful leadership to a public struggling with increased costs, relying only […]

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Archibald Calls For Immediate Reduction In Fuel Duty as Prices Rise

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has called on the British Government to immediately reduce fuel duty, warning that rapidly rising petrol and diesel prices are placing severe pressure on households and businesses across Northern Ireland. In discussions with the Cabinet Office this morning and also in a letter to Peter Kyle MP, Secretary of State […]

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McNulty Tells Trust Board Maternity Services at Daisy Hill Must be Fully Supported

SDLP Justin McNulty MLA spoke in a 26 March 2026 Southern Health and Social Care Trust Board meeting about the importance of maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital. With the context of the birth rates here being higher in the Southern Trust than anywhere else in the North, Mr McNulty highlighted the urgent need for […]

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Procurement Launched for Newry City Park as Community Consultation Completes

The delivery of Newry City Park has taken a major step forward, with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council launching the procurement process to select a contractor for construction. This stage of this procurement process will identify suitable suppliers and will conclude with invitations to tender for the project. Prior to this a community consultation […]

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Lockhart Calls For Targeted Intervention to Stabilise Costs In Wake of Global Instability

DUP Agriculture spokesperson, Carla Lockhart MP, has said families, farmers and food producers across Northern Ireland and Great Britain are being squeezed from every direction as a result of ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Her comments follow an updated forecast from the Institute of Grocery Distribution, which underlines the seriousness of the situation. “According […]

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Narrow Water Bridge Is Key to Unlocking South Down’s Enormous Economic Potential – Hazzard

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard today met with the Shared Island Unit in Dublin Castle as work continues on the eagerly anticipated Narrow Water Bridge. The South Down MP is working to ensure his constituency is positioned to seize the full potential of the project once completed. “The Shared Island Fund is a positive initiative, […]

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Council Advances Restoration of Lock 6 on Newry Canal

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has appointed a dedicated Integrated Consultancy Team (ICT) to support the restoration of Lock 6 on the historic Newry Canal, marking a significant step forward in protecting and enhancing one of Northern Ireland’s most important heritage assets. The Newry Canal, one of the oldest summit-level canals in the British […]

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Innovative New Programme to Support Young Doctors

The Southern Trust is introducing an innovative new programme to support the development of medical staff and improve service stability. Shaped by young doctors, the new multi-year rotational programme, offers a development pathway for locally employed doctors who are not in a formal national training programme. It includes structured pathways, supervision, support and opportunities to […]

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SDLP: Executive Parties Need to Focus on Practical Action For Households Not Squabbling

Executive parties need to focus on agreeing a clear ask of the UK Government around a potential support package for households struggling with the huge increases in the cost of energy, SDLP Economy spokesperson Sinead McLaughlin has said ahead of an emergency committee meeting tomorrow which will take evidence from the Economy minister. The Foyle […]

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SDLP Calls For Executive Support Package After Energy Costs Spike

The SDLP is calling on the Executive to provide a support package to help families struggling with the spike in energy costs. Prices have risen sharply following the outbreak of conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran. SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has submitted an urgent question to Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald […]

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Rising Energy Bills Demands Immediate Action From British Government – Dáire Hughes MP

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has called on the British government to bring forward a package of measures immediately to help people facing rising energy bills, especially home heating oil. The Newry and Armagh MP was speaking after a meeting with British government ministers from the Treasury and Department of Energy. “Due to the reckless war in the Middle East, energy bills have spiralled, placing […]