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Stormont School Uniforms Bills hoped to be in law by September
Education
Paul Givan said draft law set to include power to set a price cap
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Urgent Winter Fuel Payment meeting to be held at Stormont
Cost of Living
"This meeting will address the devastating impact of the changes to the Winter Fuel Payment and the growing fuel poverty crisis affecting pensioners across Northern Ireland"
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We asked Belfast students what the big issues are for them in 2025
Education
Students opened up on a range of local and global issues they're concerned about
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The cheapest places in Northern Ireland for petrol and diesel this week as prices rise
Cost of Living
The Consumer Council's Fuel Price Checker updates weekly with the average fuel prices for each part of Northern Ireland
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Is the price of your weekly shop spiralling out of control? Let us know by taking part in our poll
Cost of Living
We want to get your views and opinions on the cost of living today - and how it's hitting your shopping trolley
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How the Consumer Council has helped return over £1 million to customers in three years
Cost of Living
In one case a vulnerable person had £500 of energy debt written off
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DWP to make seven changes to benefits in April - full list
Benefits
A series of changes to benefits is expected within weeks and will see payments rise across the board - here is everything you need to know
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Child poverty higher in Northern Ireland than Republic, report shows
Cost of Living
The report makes for stark reading
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Co Fermanagh school's free food bank fridge helping disadvantaged students
Co Fermanagh
Many of the school's 750 pupils have been facing disadvantage due to the cost of living crisis
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Woman's 'energy efficient home' costing up to £20 a day on electricity
Newtownabbey
Alana McClean says the energy efficiency measures in her home are actually costing her hundreds of pounds a month
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UK charity raises alarm over proposed cuts to disability benefits by DWP
Disability benefits
A prominent disability charity has warned that proposed cuts to benefits could have "disastrous consequences" for people across the UK
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Belfast leisure centre staff could go on strike in row over pay
Belfast City Council
"GLL has awarded very positive annual pay awards of between 5% and 12% in response to the cost-of-living crisis"
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The cheapest places in Northern Ireland for home heating oil as cold snap increases prices
Cost of Living
A series of weather warnings for snow and ice have been in place over the past week
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Belfast single-parent families to get discounted leisure centre membership
Belfast City Council
"With many families under financial pressure, it's more important than ever that we try to reduce the impact of this"
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Number of Northern Ireland pensioners in each area expected to get one-off £100 payment
Cost of Living
The new payment was announced to help households impacted by winter fuel payment cuts
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Northern Ireland pension credit applications rise after winter fuel payment changes
Cost of Living
The winter fuel payment is now only available for those on eligible benefits
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Northern Ireland barristers begin month-long boycott of legal aid-funded crown court cases
Crime
Naomi Long says "action will also add to existing pressures on the system and exacerbate the delays that my department and justice system partners have been striving to address"
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Worried about your finances? Consumer Council tips to help you manage
Your Money
The Consumer Council has lots of practical advice if you are struggling with debt
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Full list of people exempt from paying TV Licence in Northern Ireland in 2025
Your Money
The cost of a TV Licence is now almost £170 - but some groups don't have to pay at all
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Popular Newcastle pizza place with five-star rating shuts due to "spiralling costs"
Co Down
"I wish we didn't have to but spiralling costs have made the business too difficult to continue"
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The 1p challenge from Martin Lewis to help you save over £600 before Christmas 2025
Your Money
This realistic saving hack will have you saving up to £100 per month in an easy way
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Charity's Christmas miracle for families in need after heartfelt Belfast Live appeal
North Belfast
"At the end of the day, being able to take that burden off families who are worried about Christmas is what it's all about."
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The cheapest place in Northern Ireland to buy petrol and diesel ahead of Christmas
Christmas
As households across Northern Ireland are preparing for Christmas and the festive season, which could see many travelling long distances to be with family and friends, these are some of the cheapest places to refuel.
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Newry, Mourne & Down tell Minister for Education to 'scrap' £20m Raise programme
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Sinn Féin reject call to help with roll-out of programme
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