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MLAs write to UK Government to raise concerns about Fujitsu contracts
Stormont
The letter, which has been seen by Belfast Live, calls on the government to start an immediate review of Fujitsu's eligibility to bid for critical public services
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Northern Ireland Civil Service recruitment opens for 125 student placement roles
Employment
Placements offer an annual salary of £25,796 per annum
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Northern Ireland nursing union warns of 'imminent' strike action
Health
The union said it is beginning the formal process of balloting for strike action among its members
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One in five people in NI lost their local bank within three years, report says
Department of Finance
The report said there are 16,000 cash access points in Northern Ireland compared to 50,000 in Scotland and 27,000 in Wales.
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'Extreme disappointment' as PSNI rule out compensation for officers impacted by data breach
Courts
Thousands of PSNI officers had their personal details released in a Freedom of Information request
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NI cannot entrust Windsor Framework to Fujitsu
Politics
Writing for Belfast Live, People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll questioned the awarding of Stormont contracts to Fujitsu following the Post Office Horizon scandal
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Most Northern Ireland hospitality 'operating at under 80% capacity', new survey reveals
Business news
“Unsustainable tax increases are squeezing businesses, stifling growth and investment and threatening local employment, especially for young people.”
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NI council airs "concerns" about LGBTQ+ charity giving advice to Stormont
Ards and North Down Borough Council
DUP says Stonewall "are not fair arbiters" for government equality policy
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Belfast City Centre business vacancy rates increase despite efforts of council
Belfast City Centre
The number of vacant non-domestic properties has increased since 2022
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Public to have their say on changes to divorce law in NI
Department of Finance
The existing laws date back to 1978
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UK Government provide clarity over Casement money after Minister suggests it is a loan
Casement Park
The Finance Minister initially caused confusion when he suggested that the money would be a loan
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WATCH: See inside new £50m state-of-the-art NIFRS training college
NIFRS
Phase 2 of the facility includes a flood water rescue facility, a call out village and a motorway infrastructure
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Stormont accused of 'political surveillance' over transcribing Nolan Show
TUV
The amount spent by the Executive on transcribing media interviews remains unclear
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'Increasingly difficult' for Stormont to mitigate decisions made at Westminster
Department of Finance
John O’Dowd said decisions, such as the recent hike in employers' National Insurance contributions, are having a “significant impact” in the region.
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Latest data shows the percentage of children in NI born outside of marriage
Family
In the early 1980’s more than 90 per cent of births registered each year were to a married couple
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Stormont departments spend more than £1000 a week on photographers
Stormont
The Executive Office have yet to reveal how much has been spent by the First and deputy First Ministers
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Stormont Finance Minister cannot run finances “based on who gets the most dramatic headline”
Stormont
Comments made after PSNI submitted business case to Department of Justice for more than £200 million in additional funding
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Newry City multi-million pound regeneration decision pulled amid "governance" concern
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Business case meeting for £60 million regeneration halted at the last minute
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Finance Minister Announces £129 million for Public Sector Transformation Projects
Stormont
The money will fund six transformation projects across healthcare, special educational needs, justice and infrastructure.
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No guarantee on job losses as Finance Minister gives AI update for NI civil service
Department of Finance
Finance Minister was asked to outline "safeguards and guarantees" to ensure AI won't replace civil service workers
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Full list of NI council rates for each area in 2025
Northern Ireland
The new rates will take effect from April
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Lagan Towpath expansion approved without scrutiny
Lisburn City and Castlereagh District Council
Lisburn and Castlereagh elected members unanimously approve plans to expand the Lagan cycling and walking pathway.
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New Sinn Féin roles revealed as party announces major Stormont reshuffle
Sinn Fein
Moves comes after Conor Murphy elected to Seanad
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Lagan cycle lane set for expansion amid 19th century deeds concerns
Lisburn City and Castlereagh District Council
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is set to approve the expansion of the Lagan Towpath despite concerns over its true ownership
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