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Cost of Living Crisis Tops Agenda In Meeting Between Sinn Féin and British Prime Minister

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald T.D this morning led a party delegation to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. She was accompanied by Deputy Leader Michelle O’Neill MLA, and Pat Cullen MP.  Ms. McDonald said “As we approach the thirtieth anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement peace is secure, and our national journey […]

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MLAs Pay to Rise From £53,000 to £67,200 Per Year (Increase of 26.8%)

The Independent Remuneration Board (the Board), which is responsible for setting the salaries and pensions of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), has made its determination on MLA pay for the current mandate. Following a two-week consultation carried out with MLAs, the Assembly Commission and the Assembly Members’ Pension Trustees, the Board has confirmed the […]

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Cost of Renting In Newry, Mourne and Down Up 53% Since 2020

The cost of renting a home in Newry, Mourne and Down has increased by 53% since the start of the Covid pandemic, new research from PropertyPal reveals today. The average rent on a residential property in the borough was £567 in Q1 2020 and had increased to £867 at the end of 2025, according to […]

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SDLP: Executive Parties Hoodwinking Public With Inflation Busting Rates Rise

SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole MLA has said the Executive are attempting to hoodwink the public by introducing an inflation-busting rates rise without a plan for public service. Executive parties backed an increase of 5.0% for domestic properties and an increase of 3.0% for non-domestic properties. South Belfast MLA Matthew O’Toole said: “The […]

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Global Instability Highlights Need For Prioritisation of UK Food Security: Lockhart

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that escalating global instability highlights the urgent need for the United Kingdom to prioritise national food security and protect domestic agriculture. Commenting on the continuing war in Ukraine and the growing instability in the Middle East, the MP warned that geopolitical conflict is increasingly exposing the fragility of […]

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Consumer Council Welcomes Firmus Energy 10.10% Tariff Reduction

firmus energy today has announced a reduction on their regulated gas tariffs of 10.10%, for domestic and small business customers in the Ten Towns gas network areas, effective from 01 April 2026. The firmus energy tariff reduction means that the annual gas bill of a typical household with a credit meter will be reduced by around […]

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Firmus Energy to Reduce Gas Prices By Over 10%

Firmus energy Supply – one of Northern Ireland’s largest suppliers of natural gas – has today [5th March 2026] announced that it will be making a further reduction to its tariffs for all domestic customers living in the ‘Ten Towns Network’ area. Effective from 1st April 2026, this double-digit decrease will save households an average […]

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Minister Archibald Responds to Rising Price of Home Heating Oil and Fuel

Minister Archibald has commented on the rising price of home heating oil and fuel emerging as a result of the situation in the Middle East. Minister Archibald spoke with both the British Energy Minister, Michael Shanks, and the Irish Energy Minister, Darragh O’Brien. Following those discussions, Minister Archibald said she had a constructive engagement with […]

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Middle East Tensions Drive Sharp Rise In Home Heating Oil Costs

Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA has warned that rising global instability is now directly impacting households across Northern Ireland, with home heating oil prices climbing sharply. Diana Armstrong MLA said: “The escalating conflict in the middle east is once again demonstrating how events thousands of miles away can have direct and immediate consequences […]

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Housing Executive Announces Rent Increase

The Housing Executive has announced its annual rent increase. From 6th April, 2026, rents will increase by 4.8% – this equates to an increase of £3.94 on the average weekly rent, which is currently £82.04, excluding rates. All tenants will be contacted over the next few weeks to advise of their new rent charges and what […]

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£1 Million Greenway Investment a Major Boost for Newry – Councillor Cathal King

Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has welcomed the announcement by Sinn Féin Minister Liz Kimmins confirming over £1 million in investment for active travel and greenway projects, with funding set to directly benefit Newry and its surrounding communities. Speaking following the Minister’s announcement, Councillor King said the investment builds on the success of the Newry–Omeath […]

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Hundreds Supported Across Newry as Norbrook Delivers We Care Community Programme

Norbrook has once again demonstrated its strong commitment to the local community through its We Care at Christmas programme, with more than 325 employees across the business giving their time, skills and generosity to support charities, families and vulnerable groups across Newry and the surrounding area. Norbrook’s We Care program started in 2019 as an […]