Three more people die from Covid-19 in NI – biggest daily jump in fatalities to date

Three more people have died as a result of coronavirus Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, the Public Health Agency has confirmed. It’s...

Businesses face permanent closure unless ‘80% job retention cash’ paid out now

Businesses could close and never be in a position to reopen unless efforts are made to push forward with the job...

Coronavirus: Care home resident (80) is sixth person to die in NI

An 80-year-old care home resident is the sixth person to die from coronavirus in Northern Ireland. Magdalene Mitchell’s confirmed her death...

Coronavirus: Reviews and assessments for all health and disability benefits suspended

Reviews and reassessments for health and disability benefits have been suspended for the next three months. Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey said...

Coronavirus: Enhanced sick pay and special leave arangements for 2,500 Civil Service agency staff

Agency workers within the Northern Ireland Civil Service will be entitled to enhanced sick pay and special leave arrangements. And these...

Coronavirus: Free car parking to be given to all health and social care staff

Health and social care staff are to have car parking charges reinbursed. Health Minister Robin Swann has said he has secured...

Coronavirus: Revealed – Full list of businesses who can open and who should close immediately

Clarification has been given on what are deemed to be ‘essential’ businesses which can continue to trade during the coronavirus pandemic....

Coronavirus: On-farm inspections and testing to continue but only in line with latest health advice

On-farm inspections and testing will continue, but only in line with the latest health advice. DAERA Minister Edwin Poots made the...

Coronavirus: Two more deaths from COVID-19 confirmed in Northern Ireland

Two more deaths were confirmed in Northern Ireland today as a result of coronavirus. And there have been 24 more positive...

Coronavirus: First Minister outlines new powers for PSNI to ‘legally enforce’ social distancing

First Minister Arlene Foster has said emergency legislation will mean that police can now “legally enforce” social distancing. Fresh measures have...

Buckfast to cease production of popular tonic wine with ‘immediate effect’

Buckfast say they will cease making the popular tonic wine with “immediate effect” due to coronavirus. Instead, the company’s distribution network...

Coronavirus: All MOT tests suspended for three months with immediate effect

All MOT tests have been suspended for three months with immediate effect. All HGV and PSV vehicles with an MOT will...