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2 weeks ago |
newsletter.co.uk | David Thompson
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced a U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts. Photo: James Manning/PA WireThe Labour government’s U-turn on winter fuel payments for pensioners is welcome – and pensioners in Northern Ireland should now get the same entitlements as those in England and Wales, minister Gordon Lyons has said.
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2 weeks ago |
newsletter.co.uk | David Thompson
Published 9th Jun 2025, 15:40 BSTCommunities Minister Gordon Lyons says sporting bodies will need to "consider whether or not they are in compliance with the law" on single sex sports. Photo: PressEyeWhether sporting bodies are following the law on female-only sports will be taken into consideration when funding applications are considered, Gordon Lyons has said.
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3 weeks ago |
newsletter.co.uk | David Thompson
After attending Belfast Pride in recent years, Head of the civil service will miss this year's event. The Head of the Civil Service will not attend this year’s pride parade due to “prior commitments” - but the civil service remains committed to attending the protest despite its stated opposition to the policies of the Stormont executive.
Gavin Robinson slams Irish government's 'shameful hypocrisy’ on legacy after DUP-government meeting
3 weeks ago |
newsletter.co.uk | David Thompson
Published 7th Jun 2025, 00:00 BSTNorthern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has met with local parties over the government's proposals to scrap the Legacy Act. Photo: Ben Whitley/PA WireGavin Robinson has blasted Irish government hypocrisy on the legacy of the Troubles – saying Dublin is happy to push for answers from the United Kingdom but has shown “no introspection” about what happened in the Republic.
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3 weeks ago |
newsletter.co.uk | David Thompson
Ulster Unionist MLA Diana Armstrong says Stormont rules on transferring green energy from the rest of the UK need to be changed as they risk undermining green goals. Green energy produced elsewhere in the UK “could be classified as a fossil fuel” and cannot be used to help Northern Ireland meet its ambitious greenhouse gas targets under rules flowing from Stormont's climate change legislation, an MLA has warned.
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