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What a freeze on income tax thresholds means for you

The freeze on income tax thresholds has been extended until the 2030-2031 tax year for taxpayers in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This extension is projected to raise £7.6 billion in revenue by 2030 and will lead to an increase in the number of UK taxpayers. The policy relies on…

The Independent UK

Freeze to income tax thresholds extended to 2031 – what does it mean for me?

It means the current income tax bands will stay as they are until at least April 2031, for taxpayers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Faces Loss of Another Honour as Northern Ireland Council Moves to Scrap Road Named After Him

The residents of Prince Andrew Way in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland wants to replace their street name.

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UK Major Snowfall Forecast: Snowstorm Days Away, Set to Blast the UK and Dump Up to 7 Inches of Snow on Brits

The UK could be blasted with severe wintry conditions and see up to seven inches of snow during the first week of December, according to advanced projections from the GFS weather model.

International Business Times UK

Northern Ireland town set to rename street honouring former Prince Andrew

Prince Andrew Way in the Northern Irish town of Carrickfergus will be renamed after the disgraced former royal was removed from public life.

Euronews

Robinson disagrees with Hallett findings over Stormont pandemic response

The DUP leader said there was ‘nothing new’ in the report published last week.

Evening Standard

Budget will show if Government is interested in supporting devolution – Robinson

The DUP leader said politicians in NI could not ignore financial challenges.

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A united Ireland referendum must not be ‘another Brexit’, analysts say

Two leading journalists from both sides of the border warn against another ‘vague, thumbs up-thumbs down’ vote

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Stormont response to Covid characterised by ‘petty party politics’, say bereaved

Relatives of people who died in the pandemic said the latest Covid inquiry report vindicated their criticism of the official response in the region.

Evening Standard

Divided Stormont led to ‘chaotic’ Covid response, public inquiry finds

The report published on Thursday focuses on the core political and administrative decision-making across the UK in response to the pandemic.

The Independent UK

Sixteen European national football teams to battle for four World Cup spots in March playoffs

Sixteen nations will compete for the last four European spots in the 2026 World Cup. Italy faces Northern Ireland, while Wales takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Euronews

Michael O’Neill backs Northern Ireland to shock Italy and reach World Cup

Northern Ireland face an away trip to Italy, with the winners to face Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Independent UK

World Cup playoff draw: Wales face Bosnia, Northern Ireland head to Italy, Ireland go to Prague

Wales and Northern Ireland will do battle for a place at the 2026 World Cup if they navigate playoff semi-finals of differing toughness in March

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026 play-off draw in full: Northern Ireland to face Italy as Wales meet Bosnia on same path

Republic of Ireland travel to Czechia in semi-finals, with the winners to face either Denmark or North Macedonia

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Coldest night of season recorded in most of UK as snow forces school closures

Temperatures in Northern Ireland, England and Wales fell their coldest of the season so far.

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026 playoffs draw: Wales v Bosnia-Herzegovina, Czech Republic v Republic of Ireland, Italy v Northern Ireland – as it happened

Wales and Northern Ireland have been drawn in the same playoff route to the World Cup finals, while the Republic of Ireland head to Prague first

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026 play-off draw LIVE: Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Italy and Jamaica learn fate

22 teams left competing for six remaining spots at expanded finals in two separate tournaments

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How to watch World Cup play-off draw: TV channel, online stream and start time

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World Cup 2026 play-off draw live: Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland learn opponents

Wales and Northern Ireland must get past Italy in path A of the World Cup play-offs while Republic of Ireland face a tricky trip to Czechia

Evening Standard

Delays over gold mine project harming NI’s reputation, US ambassador warns

Warren Stephens said a decision needs to be made over the Dalradian gold mine project ‘fast’.

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Could Northern Ireland play Republic of Ireland in a World Cup 2026 Playoff Final?

Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will find out their pathway to the World Cup soon, but could it involve a clash between the two?

Evening Standard

Government threatened with legal action by SAS association over Troubles reforms

Former Brexit secretary Sir David Davis says lawyers for the SAS Regimental Association have written to Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn.

Evening Standard

New Troubles legislation will address ‘unfinished business’ – NI Secretary

A commission to investigate Troubles-related killings and a separate information recovery body will be established under the Bill.

Evening Standard

Human rights groups criticise Troubles Bill ‘lawfare’ claims

The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill is due for its second reading in the UK Parliament on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill praises the ‘real quality’ of Jamie Donley

The on-loan Stoke striker scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 44th minute.

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