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Northern Ireland News for December 2003 : Page 8
Business News, Dec 5, 2003
Minister announces study into call centre jobs 'offshoring'
Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt has launched a sector study into the global challenges and "myths" facing the UK call centre industry. Visiting a Royal Bank of Scotland call centre in Br...
Minister announces study into call centre jobs 'offshoring'
Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt has launched a sector study into the global challenges and "myths" facing the UK call centre industry. Visiting a Royal Bank of Scotland call centre in Br...
Business News, Dec 5, 2003
EU claims victory after US scrap steel tariffs
The EU is claiming victory today after the US scrapped 30% tariffs it imposed on steel imports nearly two years ago. In a statement yesterday, President Bush defended the tariffs, which were adopted...
EU claims victory after US scrap steel tariffs
The EU is claiming victory today after the US scrapped 30% tariffs it imposed on steel imports nearly two years ago. In a statement yesterday, President Bush defended the tariffs, which were adopted...
Business News, Dec 5, 2003
Staff represenation needed for small businesses, say TUC
Three years after the majority of UK workers won the right to be represented by a union, six million employees in small firms are still being denied a voice at work, according to a report from the TUC...
Staff represenation needed for small businesses, say TUC
Three years after the majority of UK workers won the right to be represented by a union, six million employees in small firms are still being denied a voice at work, according to a report from the TUC...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2003
Government declares war on hospital 'superbugs'
The UK government have declared 'war' on hospital acquired infections in plans designed to crackdown on antibiotic resistant infections and so-called 'superbug' outbreaks. Health Secretary John Reid ...
Government declares war on hospital 'superbugs'
The UK government have declared 'war' on hospital acquired infections in plans designed to crackdown on antibiotic resistant infections and so-called 'superbug' outbreaks. Health Secretary John Reid ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2003
Man questioned over police fund security leak
A man is helping police with their enquiries after an alleged breach of security at an organisation set up to help police officers injured in Northern Ireland's 'Troubles'. It is believed that the ma...
Man questioned over police fund security leak
A man is helping police with their enquiries after an alleged breach of security at an organisation set up to help police officers injured in Northern Ireland's 'Troubles'. It is believed that the ma...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2003
Police appeal for witnesses following bus hijacking
Police are appealing for witnesses after a bus was hijacked by gunmen in Londonderry last night. A number of armed men boarded the bus in the Shantallow area of the city shortly before 11pm on Thursd...
Police appeal for witnesses following bus hijacking
Police are appealing for witnesses after a bus was hijacked by gunmen in Londonderry last night. A number of armed men boarded the bus in the Shantallow area of the city shortly before 11pm on Thursd...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2003
Minister demands answers from NIE following power cuts
Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson has been in direct contact with NIE following last night's power cuts across Northern Ireland. Tens of thousands of homes and businesses across the province were disc...
Minister demands answers from NIE following power cuts
Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson has been in direct contact with NIE following last night's power cuts across Northern Ireland. Tens of thousands of homes and businesses across the province were disc...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2003
Loyalist fails in court bid to overturn sentence
A leading loyalist has failed in his attempt to have a two-year jail sentence overturned. Andre Shoukri, from Sunningdale Gardens in Belfast, was jailed in July after being found guilty of possessing...
Loyalist fails in court bid to overturn sentence
A leading loyalist has failed in his attempt to have a two-year jail sentence overturned. Andre Shoukri, from Sunningdale Gardens in Belfast, was jailed in July after being found guilty of possessing...
Recruitment News, Dec 5, 2003
Graduate opportunities in management development programme
The award winning Graduate Management Development programme Premiere2 is now entering the final stages of its recruitment process. Premiere2 is an intensive programme aimed at improving participant’s...
Graduate opportunities in management development programme
The award winning Graduate Management Development programme Premiere2 is now entering the final stages of its recruitment process. Premiere2 is an intensive programme aimed at improving participant’s...
Business News, Dec 5, 2003
Record car sales in 2003 despite November dip
Surprise figures announced by the Society of Motor Manufacturers have revealed that new car registrations in 2003 are expected to break previous UK records and reach 2,565 million. Despite a dip in N...
Record car sales in 2003 despite November dip
Surprise figures announced by the Society of Motor Manufacturers have revealed that new car registrations in 2003 are expected to break previous UK records and reach 2,565 million. Despite a dip in N...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2003
Elderly man injured in robbery
An elderly man is being treated in hospital after he was attacked during a robbery at his home in Lisburn on Friday. The man's wife also suffered shock during the incident which occurred at the coupl...
Elderly man injured in robbery
An elderly man is being treated in hospital after he was attacked during a robbery at his home in Lisburn on Friday. The man's wife also suffered shock during the incident which occurred at the coupl...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2003
Murphy hosts special reception for children's charities
Secretary of State, Paul Murphy has held a special reception in Hillsborough Castle for children suffering from a life limiting illness where he handed over tickets for family trips to Lapland to meet...
Murphy hosts special reception for children's charities
Secretary of State, Paul Murphy has held a special reception in Hillsborough Castle for children suffering from a life limiting illness where he handed over tickets for family trips to Lapland to meet...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2003
Connecting with employment for disabled people
A new project aimed at promoting work opportunities for disabled people has been launched. 'Connect-ability' aims to explore the barriers that restrict disabled people who wish to enter training and ...
Connecting with employment for disabled people
A new project aimed at promoting work opportunities for disabled people has been launched. 'Connect-ability' aims to explore the barriers that restrict disabled people who wish to enter training and ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2003
Derry landmark is NI's Building Of The Year
Londonderry’s Millennium Forum has cemented its place as Northern Ireland’s building of the year. The landmark event, concert and exhibition centre claimed the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyor...
Derry landmark is NI's Building Of The Year
Londonderry’s Millennium Forum has cemented its place as Northern Ireland’s building of the year. The landmark event, concert and exhibition centre claimed the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyor...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2003
Man Utd boss treated for heart complaint
Manchester United Manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, has received treatment in hospital for a minor heart irregularity. The condition was described as similar to Tony Blair's who last month was also admitte...
Man Utd boss treated for heart complaint
Manchester United Manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, has received treatment in hospital for a minor heart irregularity. The condition was described as similar to Tony Blair's who last month was also admitte...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2003
Cross-border women’s group focuses on barriers to progress
A second joint committee meeting aimed at advancing the role of women in the public sector labour market in the Derry and Donegal areas of the north-west has taken place. The Cross Border Women’s Dev...
Cross-border women’s group focuses on barriers to progress
A second joint committee meeting aimed at advancing the role of women in the public sector labour market in the Derry and Donegal areas of the north-west has taken place. The Cross Border Women’s Dev...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2003
Northern Ireland await World Cup qualifying fate
Manager-less Northern Ireland were waiting with bated breath on Friday as the draw for the qualifying series of the 2006 World Cup in Germany was set to take place. Without a win or goal during their...
Northern Ireland await World Cup qualifying fate
Manager-less Northern Ireland were waiting with bated breath on Friday as the draw for the qualifying series of the 2006 World Cup in Germany was set to take place. Without a win or goal during their...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2003
New 'more effective' cervical cancer test developed
A new test has been developed that could provide a "more effective early warning system" for preventing cervical cancer than the traditional smear – according to Cancer Research UK scientists. A repo...
New 'more effective' cervical cancer test developed
A new test has been developed that could provide a "more effective early warning system" for preventing cervical cancer than the traditional smear – according to Cancer Research UK scientists. A repo...
Business News, Dec 5, 2003
MyTravel Group Chief Executive steps down
Troubled tour operator MyTravel Group has announced that Duncan Wilson has resigned from the board and as Chief Executive of MyTravel UK and Ireland. In a statement MyTravel said that Mr Wilson would...
MyTravel Group Chief Executive steps down
Troubled tour operator MyTravel Group has announced that Duncan Wilson has resigned from the board and as Chief Executive of MyTravel UK and Ireland. In a statement MyTravel said that Mr Wilson would...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2003
Better information provided for carers in UK
Carers are to get better information about vital services thanks to new information leaflets. Produced by Carers UK and funded by the Department of Health and British Gas, the leaflets provide inform...
Better information provided for carers in UK
Carers are to get better information about vital services thanks to new information leaflets. Produced by Carers UK and funded by the Department of Health and British Gas, the leaflets provide inform...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2003
Jury service 'excuse' to be removed
Under new government proposals, the pool of eligible people for jury service will be substantially increased, as almost all of the existing groups of people currently excused from jury service will be...
Jury service 'excuse' to be removed
Under new government proposals, the pool of eligible people for jury service will be substantially increased, as almost all of the existing groups of people currently excused from jury service will be...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2003
Power cuts blackout parts of NI
Thousands of homes and businesses across Northern Ireland have been hit by a major power shortage. NIE said that both Kilroot and Ballylumford power stations were experiencing operational difficultie...
Power cuts blackout parts of NI
Thousands of homes and businesses across Northern Ireland have been hit by a major power shortage. NIE said that both Kilroot and Ballylumford power stations were experiencing operational difficultie...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2003
Maxine Carr distances herself from Ian Huntley
During evidence to the Old Bailey today, Maxine Carr lashed out at her former boyfriend saying she would not take the blame for "what that thing in the box has done to me", referring to Ian Huntley. ...
Maxine Carr distances herself from Ian Huntley
During evidence to the Old Bailey today, Maxine Carr lashed out at her former boyfriend saying she would not take the blame for "what that thing in the box has done to me", referring to Ian Huntley. ...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2003
UN counts cost of ridding world of landmines
The UN has said that its drive to remove landmines across the globe will need around $288 million next year to remove mines, educate people about avoiding them and help victims. According to a joint ...
UN counts cost of ridding world of landmines
The UN has said that its drive to remove landmines across the globe will need around $288 million next year to remove mines, educate people about avoiding them and help victims. According to a joint ...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2003
Ecstasy in decline but drug use is 'stable'
Class A drug use overall has remained the same but ecstasy use has fallen by a fifth, according to Home Office figures published today. Figures for 2002/03 show that class A drug use among young peop...
Ecstasy in decline but drug use is 'stable'
Class A drug use overall has remained the same but ecstasy use has fallen by a fifth, according to Home Office figures published today. Figures for 2002/03 show that class A drug use among young peop...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2003
Three arrested in Lisburn murder investigation
Three men have been arrested in connection with an ongoing murder inquiry into the death of a 21-year-old man in Lisburn City last month. Police arrested the men in Lisburn on Thursday morning. Jame...
Three arrested in Lisburn murder investigation
Three men have been arrested in connection with an ongoing murder inquiry into the death of a 21-year-old man in Lisburn City last month. Police arrested the men in Lisburn on Thursday morning. Jame...
Business News, Dec 4, 2003
HR managers back work-life balance, claims survey
A recent survey has revealed that three out of five UK human resource professionals back EU measures that aim to restrict company employees' working more than 48 hours-a-week. A survey carried out by...
HR managers back work-life balance, claims survey
A recent survey has revealed that three out of five UK human resource professionals back EU measures that aim to restrict company employees' working more than 48 hours-a-week. A survey carried out by...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2003
Hospital inpatient waiting lists continue to fall
Hospital inpatient waiting lists are now at their lowest since March 2001 and have fallen by 10% over the past twelve months, it was revealed today. Figures released by the Department of Health in No...
Hospital inpatient waiting lists continue to fall
Hospital inpatient waiting lists are now at their lowest since March 2001 and have fallen by 10% over the past twelve months, it was revealed today. Figures released by the Department of Health in No...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2003
BMA lobbies MPs over anti-smoking bill
The British Medical Association (BMA) has today written to MPs urging them to back a bill to protect children from the harmful, and potentially fatal, effects of passive smoking. A Tobacco Smoking (P...
BMA lobbies MPs over anti-smoking bill
The British Medical Association (BMA) has today written to MPs urging them to back a bill to protect children from the harmful, and potentially fatal, effects of passive smoking. A Tobacco Smoking (P...
Recruitment News, Dec 4, 2003
FSB urge Chancellor to deliver 'enterprise principles'
In a submission to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, prior to this month’s Pre Budget Report, the FSB said that "if the government wants to encourage enterprise it should give small firms a fair slice ...
FSB urge Chancellor to deliver 'enterprise principles'
In a submission to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, prior to this month’s Pre Budget Report, the FSB said that "if the government wants to encourage enterprise it should give small firms a fair slice ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
