2.6million people now priced out of driving by one unavoidable cost
Thousands more people have been priced out of the car insurance market over the past year, according to estimates from Citizens Advice. The charity estimates from research it commissioned that…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,020
Here are the key developments on the 1,020th day of the Russia-Ukraine war. Civilians take arms training as part of the Ukrainian government’s programme to prepare the population for national…
Bangor drug driver who smashed up car on New Year’s Day banned for 18 months
A drug driver who was so high he was unable to tell police how he had burst one of his tyres has been banned from the roads.
£240m overpayments in benefits in NI over last financial year, watchdog report reveals
Overpayments in benefits in Northern Ireland were estimated at £240m in the last financial year, according to a Stormont watchdog.
Protocol feels like a well-meaning but cumbersome framework holding NI back
In Westminster and Stormont, the Northern Ireland Protocol is often praised as a carefully constructed compromise — a safeguard for peace and a bridge between the EU and UK markets.…
Meet the woman who plays a key role in Belfast development: ‘It’s my city… and I think I can make a difference’
Clare Guinness, chief executive of the Belfast Chamber of Commerce, has made her love for her home city a core part of her professional life.
Thames Water reports 40% rise in pollution incidents as debts swell
Thames Water saw a 40% increase in pollution incidents in the first half as its debts continued to spiral.
Politics LIVE: Germany to make smuggling migrants to Britain a specific offence after 33,000 cross Channel in small boats in 2024 alone
Germany will specifically outlaw the smuggling of migrants to Britain as part of a new cooperation deal between the two countries as part of a major crackdown into the crisis.…
Highest rates bills in NI may increase by almost £900 as review starts
The highest-valued homes in Northern Ireland could end up paying almost £900 more in rates per year as the Finance Minister confirmed proposed changes that could impact both domestic and…
Luigi Mangione charged with murder of healthcare CEO in New York after being caught in McDonald’s
A man has been charged with murder over last week’s fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. The suspected killer, identified as Luigi Mangione, 26, was…