Coronavirus: Treasury asked to look at ‘immediate’ financial help for families impacted by crisis

The Treasury has been asked to provide “immediate support” to people and families who have been impacted upon by the pandemic....

Coronavirus: Stormont to share £370m with over 30,000 businesses to keep heads above water

Over 30,000 Northern Ireland businesses will benefit from a £370 million aid package to help them weather the financial storm brewing...

Coronavirus: Northern Ireland schools to close from Monday

Schools in Northern Ireland are to close from Monday. The decision has been confirmed this afternoon by First Minister Arlene Foster....

Six new coronavirus Covid-19 cases in NI with geographic locations to be confirmed later this week

A total of six new positive cases of coronavirus Covid-19 have been detected in Northern Ireland. As of 2pm on Wednesday,...

Coronavirus: Court Service outlines plans to reduce number of people attending to reduce risk

No new jury trials will get underway in Northern Ireland until further notice. And the Court Service will be working to...

Coronavirus: Northern Ireland businesses will pay zero rates for three months to help survive crisis

Businesses in Northern Ireland will not have to pay rates for the next three months. And household rates bills will be...

Coronavirus: Ten more positive cases as ‘official’ number in NI reaches 62

There have been 10 more confirmed cases of coronavirus Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. As of 2pm today, Tuesday 17 March, testing...

Coronavirus: Minister will only close schools based on ‘expert, clear and unambiguous advice’

Education Minister Peter Weir has again said he will only move to close schools based on expert advice. As schools take...

Coronavirus: Executive to bring forward package of proposals to ‘mitigate against worst effects’

Rates relief for business is one of a number of ideas which would be looked at as the Northern Ireland Executive...

Coronavirus: Big changes outlined to ensure benefits paid with minimum or no contact

Major changes have been revealed for the future payment of benefits to minimise the level of direct contact. For the next...

Coronavirus: Balmoral Show postponed amid ‘uncertain times’

Balmoral Show – which was due to have taken place in May – has been cancelled. A spokesperson from the Royal...

Jet2 cancels all flights to Spain, Balearic Islands and Canary Islands with immediate effect

Jet2 have cancelled all flights to Spain and the Canary Islands with immediate effect. The budget airline made the announcement this...