The Latest Breaking News from NI

National Insurance cut to take effect November 6, announces Government

Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget will reverse the 1.25-point hike which took place in April under the last Conservative regime - with changes coming into play sooner than anticipated

Chronicle Live · Sep 22, 2022

Northern Ireland 'Crushed by the Cost of Living' event hears shocking impact of poverty

The damning indictment emerged as campaigners came together to call for more action

Belfast Live · Sep 21, 2022

'Tall gentleman' in Queen's funeral procession is former NI pupil

The prominent mourner was part of the 2003 class of Sullivan Upper School

Belfast Live · Sep 19, 2022

Age groups hit hardest by cost of living crisis and who gets full State Pension

In order to qualify for any form of State Pension payments during retirement, you will need at least 10 full years of National Insurance contributions to your name.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 15, 2022

Full State Pension payments during retirement means you need to work this number of years

To qualify for any State Pension payment you will need at least 10 years' of National Insurance contributions.

Daily Record · Sep 15, 2022

NI Electoral Office preparing for potential snap Stormont Assembly election in December

A letter has been sent to potential polling stations advising that the vote "could be either on the 8th or 15th December 2022"

Belfast Live · Sep 14, 2022

Sinn Féin's 'evolving' relationship with the British monarchy

With Sinn Féin's changing approach, could there ever be a time when its abstentionist MPs take their seats at Westminster?

Belfast Live · Sep 13, 2022

Michelle O’Neill tells King Charles she hopes British-Irish relationship 'strengthens and evolves'

Ms O'Neill expressed her sympathies over the death of Queen Elizabeth II as Stormont party representatives met the new monarch at Hillsborough Castle

Belfast Live · Sep 13, 2022

DWP error could mean thousands of parents are missing out on state pension cash

Parents whose children are in their 20s and 30s are being urged to check that they are receiving the correct state pension

Chronicle Live · Sep 10, 2022

Glenavy community group on bringing a derelict hall back to life for local area

"I would say there's more happening in the hall now than there was when it was first set up."

Belfast Live · Sep 8, 2022