The Latest Breaking News from NI

Kwarteng ‘dash for growth’ in mini-budget sparks fears for environment and economy

‘Growth plan’ will break ‘cycle of stagnation’, chancellor promises

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022

From stamp duty to defence spending: what will Kwarteng’s mini-budget do?

Tax cuts and more borrowing are likely to feature on Friday as the chancellor gambles on growth

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2022

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

Exact number of years you need to work for Full State Pension payments in retirement

You will need a minimum of 10 years' worth of National Insurance contributions to get any State Pension payment, and 35 qualifying years to get the full new State Pension.

Wales Online · Sep 16, 2022

NI American football team holding Belfast 'biggest ever Frat Party'

"For such a small place, Belfast has a massive American Sports community and it's getting bigger.."

Belfast Live · Sep 16, 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