The Latest Breaking News from NI

New State Pension warning as people have until April to make sure they receive full payments in retirement

From April 6, the number of extra National Insurance years available to buy drops to the last six tax years.

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023

Martin Lewis issues 'urgent' state pension warning to anyone aged 45 to 70

Pretty much anyone aged between 45 and 70 is currently able to buy missing National Insurance (NI) contributions going all the way back to 2006 - but this is soon changing

Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2023

Martin Lewis' state pension warning to anyone aged 45 to 70 who risk losing out on £7,500

The warning comes as the state pensioner deadline fast approaches with changes coming into play from April 2023

Chronicle Live · Feb 16, 2023

NI Money expert shares top tips for couples in financial stress

"Debt can happen for lots of different reasons and so it is nothing to feel embarrassed or ashamed of."

Belfast Live · Feb 12, 2023

The Earth's Corr: Public transport fares should be cut - not hiked - if we really want people out of their cars

People are already priced out of public transport - this won't help their pockets or the climate crisis

Belfast Live · Feb 11, 2023

BPerfect Cosmetics owner Brendan McDowell making a difference helping kids and families in Cambodia

"I've never seen kids with bigger smiles on their faces in my entire life, they are just so happy to go to school."

Belfast Live · Feb 8, 2023

Millions of unpaid carers set to miss out on spring cost of living payment

Carer’s Allowance is not included in the list of qualifying benefits, meaning unpaid carers could miss out on the payment worth up to £900

Wales Online · Feb 8, 2023

Full list of Northern Ireland strikes taking place in the coming weeks

More disruption is set to hit health and education in the weeks ahead amid ongoing disputes over pay and working conditions

Belfast Live · Feb 7, 2023

Sean Moore's international future takes another turn after training camp call-up

The Cliftonville winger had been named in Northern Ireland's Centenary Shield squad

Belfast Live · Feb 6, 2023

NI counsellor tells of the impact of alcohol on mood and mental health

In NI, 7 out of 10 adults drink alcohol and 3 out of 10 of those who drank in the week had engaged in at least one binge drinking session

Belfast Live · Feb 3, 2023