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Young drivers in Northern Ireland are now facing higher car insurance costs than anywhere else in the UK, according to new data. The latest figures from car insurance experts at CompareNI.com reveal drivers aged 17-24 here are forking out an average of £1,432 on their annual premiums – around 25% more than the national average for […]
By Kevin McAteer Every household in Northern Ireland is set to receive a one-off £63 reduction in electricity costs from next month, with no application required. The support will be provided automatically through electricity suppliers from October and will apply to domestic households regardless of income. For families facing another winter of high energy costs, […]
The £100 Home Heating Oil Support Scheme, announced recently by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, is now live for applications. The £100 digital pre-paid card scheme will support around 340,000 households who use oil as their main source of heating. Minister Lyons is urging anyone who may be eligible for the support to make an application. […]
Hundreds of thousands of households across Northern Ireland could receive £100 towards the cost of home heating oil, as families continue to face pressure from higher energy and everyday living costs. Around 340,000 lower-income households are expected to qualify for the Home Heating Oil Support Scheme, with applications opening in September. At a glance – […]
Aontú representative Róisín Mulgrew has called for urgent action to address the shortage of social housing in Newry, Mourne and Down, after newly released figures showed that no social housing completions were recorded in the Council area during the first six months of 2026. Figures released by the Department of Finance show that Newry, Mourne […]
Older drivers in Northern Ireland are being hit harder than almost anywhere else in the UK for spreading the cost of their car insurance, new data has shown. Research by CompareNI.com has found that motorists aged 65 and over in NI are consistently forking out more than most other regions when paying their insurance in monthly instalments rather […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has called on the British government to bring the north’s VAT rate for hospitality businesses into line with the 26 counties. The south will soon enjoy a 9% rate, while businesses in the north are burdened with a 20% rate. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Our hospitality businesses play […]
Job seekers from across the district are invited to attend the upcoming Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair, taking place on Wednesday 3 June at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. The event offers a valuable opportunity for anyone exploring employment, training or career progression options. Hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership, in […]
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has said the party is only getting started in delivering real economic change. Speaking at the party’s Ard Fheis the East Derry MLA said: “Two years ago, Sinn Fein took control of the north’s Economy Department for the first time. “Since then, we have grown student numbers at Magee by […]
Aontú leader and Meath West Peadar Tóibín has welcomed hundreds of new members into the party in the last 2 weeks. He stated: “The last few weeks has seen massive growth for Aontú. We are delighted to welcome hundreds of new members into the party. 10% of our membership have joined in just the last […]
Aontú representative for East Derry Gemma Brolly has criticised the fuel crisis support package, saying: “It’s not acceptable how the vast majority who need it will get no help.” Brolly – Aontú’s deputy leader – said: “Our inability to meaningfully tackle the cost of fuel in the North of Ireland highlights a democratic deficit. “Fuel […]
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA has said a decision to freeze Translink fares does not go far enough. The Infrastructure Minister has announced a fare freeze for this year. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “This is an unambitious move from the Minister at a time when we are seeing a huge […]