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Northern Ireland News for April 2003 : Page 10
Recruitment News, Apr 10, 2003
Recruitment trends suggest increased investment ahead
The demand for contract staff in the technology and communications sectors is set to increase, according to the latest research from specialist IT job board, CWJobs.co.uk. The survey reveals that UK ...
Recruitment trends suggest increased investment ahead
The demand for contract staff in the technology and communications sectors is set to increase, according to the latest research from specialist IT job board, CWJobs.co.uk. The survey reveals that UK ...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2003
Blueprint impasse delays NI peace summit
Despite weeks of negotiations in London, Belfast and Dublin, and the personal intervention of the President of the United States, the much anticipated announcement on the future blueprint for the peac...
Blueprint impasse delays NI peace summit
Despite weeks of negotiations in London, Belfast and Dublin, and the personal intervention of the President of the United States, the much anticipated announcement on the future blueprint for the peac...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2003
FSB call for tax reductions not freezes
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has dismissed yesterday's budget as uninspiring, arguing that small businesses would see through the Chancellor's blend of rehashed announcements and tax freez...
FSB call for tax reductions not freezes
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has dismissed yesterday's budget as uninspiring, arguing that small businesses would see through the Chancellor's blend of rehashed announcements and tax freez...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2003
Opposition parties slam Brown over taxation
Opposition parties have come out strongly against Gordon Brown's tax proposals - with the Tories claiming that there would be "more pain ahead" for tax-payers and the Lib Dems slamming the chancellor ...
Opposition parties slam Brown over taxation
Opposition parties have come out strongly against Gordon Brown's tax proposals - with the Tories claiming that there would be "more pain ahead" for tax-payers and the Lib Dems slamming the chancellor ...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2003
Extra funding secures 1000 more prison places
As the prison population lurches to another record level, the Home Office has welcomed the £174 million budget provisions that will add another 1,000 new jail places. Of the total, £138 million will...
Extra funding secures 1000 more prison places
As the prison population lurches to another record level, the Home Office has welcomed the £174 million budget provisions that will add another 1,000 new jail places. Of the total, £138 million will...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2003
Bank of England hold interest rates at 3.75%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has today voted to maintain the Bank's rate at 3.75%. There was no accompanying statement from the Bank, but Sterling firmed slightly on the news that ...
Bank of England hold interest rates at 3.75%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has today voted to maintain the Bank's rate at 3.75%. There was no accompanying statement from the Bank, but Sterling firmed slightly on the news that ...
Business News, Apr 10, 2003
CBI welcome 'business friendly' Budget
The CBI has broadly welcomed yesterday's budget, saying that the Chancellor has "at last started to restore his business friendly credentials". Measures such as the R&D tax credit, extended eligibil...
CBI welcome 'business friendly' Budget
The CBI has broadly welcomed yesterday's budget, saying that the Chancellor has "at last started to restore his business friendly credentials". Measures such as the R&D tax credit, extended eligibil...
Business News, Apr 10, 2003
Online ferry booking service launched
Belfast-based internet company, www.HolidaySpecial.com, have added a ferry booking engine to their travel website. The new technology allows browsers to compare fares, check availability and book onl...
Online ferry booking service launched
Belfast-based internet company, www.HolidaySpecial.com, have added a ferry booking engine to their travel website. The new technology allows browsers to compare fares, check availability and book onl...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2003
CBI welcome 'enterprise' Budget
The CBI has broadly welcomed yesterday's budget, saying that the Chancellor has "at last started to restore his business friendly credentials". Measures such as the R&D tax credit, extended eligibil...
CBI welcome 'enterprise' Budget
The CBI has broadly welcomed yesterday's budget, saying that the Chancellor has "at last started to restore his business friendly credentials". Measures such as the R&D tax credit, extended eligibil...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2003
Report reveals NI operating theatres underused
A report has revealed that around 40% of weekday operating theatre capacity is not being used in Northern Ireland hospitals. The Audit Office report examined the use of operating theatres in the prov...
Report reveals NI operating theatres underused
A report has revealed that around 40% of weekday operating theatre capacity is not being used in Northern Ireland hospitals. The Audit Office report examined the use of operating theatres in the prov...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2003
'Child-friendly' NHS services to receive £70m
A £70 million investment in neonatal intensive care facilities and new national standards to deliver more "child-friendly" services in hospitals have been launched today by Health Secretary Alan Milbu...
'Child-friendly' NHS services to receive £70m
A £70 million investment in neonatal intensive care facilities and new national standards to deliver more "child-friendly" services in hospitals have been launched today by Health Secretary Alan Milbu...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2003
Pensioner robbed in north Belfast home
An 82 year-old man has been treated for shock following a robbery at his home in north Belfast last night. The pensioner was forced into his house in Fortwilliam Parade at about 11pm by three men who...
Pensioner robbed in north Belfast home
An 82 year-old man has been treated for shock following a robbery at his home in north Belfast last night. The pensioner was forced into his house in Fortwilliam Parade at about 11pm by three men who...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2003
Protest held over closure of Maysfield
A protest has been held today over the impending closure of Maysfield Leisure Centre. Belfast's oldest leisure complex is set to close next year following a decision reached in Belfast City Hall. Bu...
Protest held over closure of Maysfield
A protest has been held today over the impending closure of Maysfield Leisure Centre. Belfast's oldest leisure complex is set to close next year following a decision reached in Belfast City Hall. Bu...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2003
Anti-racism rally to be held in Belfast
Amnesty International is to stage a parade and rally in Belfast this Saturday to demonstrate opposition to, what it calls, a growing tide of racism and to the Government’s mistreatment of asylum seeke...
Anti-racism rally to be held in Belfast
Amnesty International is to stage a parade and rally in Belfast this Saturday to demonstrate opposition to, what it calls, a growing tide of racism and to the Government’s mistreatment of asylum seeke...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2003
Four cars damaged in Co Londonderry
Police in Limavady are appealing for information after four cars were severely vandalised in the yard of a house in Co Londonderry. The incident happened at around 3am this morning on the Ballyquinn ...
Four cars damaged in Co Londonderry
Police in Limavady are appealing for information after four cars were severely vandalised in the yard of a house in Co Londonderry. The incident happened at around 3am this morning on the Ballyquinn ...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2003
Downturn blamed for Concorde's demise
Concorde – the world's fastest passenger aircraft – is set to be retired in October, British Airways has announced today. BA said that it would phase out its fleet of seven aircraft for "commercial r...
Downturn blamed for Concorde's demise
Concorde – the world's fastest passenger aircraft – is set to be retired in October, British Airways has announced today. BA said that it would phase out its fleet of seven aircraft for "commercial r...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2003
Petrol bombers target Antrim home
Police at Antrim are appealing for information following a petrol bomb attack at a house in the town early this morning. The incident at Norfolk Square in the Stiles Estate happened shortly before 2a...
Petrol bombers target Antrim home
Police at Antrim are appealing for information following a petrol bomb attack at a house in the town early this morning. The incident at Norfolk Square in the Stiles Estate happened shortly before 2a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2003
Firefighters called to two separate incidents
An overnight fire has damaged a house in Londonderry. Firefighters were alerted to the house, which was seemingly used as a drinking den, at Barry Street, in the Strand Road area of the city at aroun...
Firefighters called to two separate incidents
An overnight fire has damaged a house in Londonderry. Firefighters were alerted to the house, which was seemingly used as a drinking den, at Barry Street, in the Strand Road area of the city at aroun...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2003
Man jailed for McGoldrick murder
Former loyalist informer, Clifford McKeown is to serve 24 years in jail after being convicted of the murder of a Catholic taxi driver in July 1996. Appearing at Belfast Crown Court today, the 44-year...
Man jailed for McGoldrick murder
Former loyalist informer, Clifford McKeown is to serve 24 years in jail after being convicted of the murder of a Catholic taxi driver in July 1996. Appearing at Belfast Crown Court today, the 44-year...
Business News, Apr 9, 2003
HSBC launches search for best new British business
HSBC this week begins its hunt for Britain's top new entrepreneurs with the launch of the HSBC Start-Up Stars Awards 2003. Up to 400,000 people are expected to start their own business this year and ...
HSBC launches search for best new British business
HSBC this week begins its hunt for Britain's top new entrepreneurs with the launch of the HSBC Start-Up Stars Awards 2003. Up to 400,000 people are expected to start their own business this year and ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2003
Real IRA gang sentenced to 100 years in jail
Five men have been jailed for a total of 100 years for planning and subsequently launching a Real IRA bombing campaign in England. The gang Robert Hulme, 23, (jailed for 20 years); his brother Aiden ...
Real IRA gang sentenced to 100 years in jail
Five men have been jailed for a total of 100 years for planning and subsequently launching a Real IRA bombing campaign in England. The gang Robert Hulme, 23, (jailed for 20 years); his brother Aiden ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2003
Four men arrested in connection with Gregg murder
Four men have been arrested in connection with the murder of leading UDA member John Gregg. The men were arrested as the came off a ferry on Tuesday. The 45-year-old loyalist leader, nicknamed 'Grug...
Four men arrested in connection with Gregg murder
Four men have been arrested in connection with the murder of leading UDA member John Gregg. The men were arrested as the came off a ferry on Tuesday. The 45-year-old loyalist leader, nicknamed 'Grug...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2003
Real IRA bombers jailed for up to 22 years
Five frontline members of a Real IRA cell have received sentences ranging from 16 to 22 years for plotting a bombing campaign in mainland Britain. They aimed to endanger life and destroy property in ...
Real IRA bombers jailed for up to 22 years
Five frontline members of a Real IRA cell have received sentences ranging from 16 to 22 years for plotting a bombing campaign in mainland Britain. They aimed to endanger life and destroy property in ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2003
Brown’s Budget draws fire from Alliance
Alliance Finance Spokesman Seamus Close MLA has hit out at today’s Budget by the UK Chancellor Gordon Brown as "timid and sleekit". Mr Close said: "The fact that the Chancellor did not change tax all...
Brown’s Budget draws fire from Alliance
Alliance Finance Spokesman Seamus Close MLA has hit out at today’s Budget by the UK Chancellor Gordon Brown as "timid and sleekit". Mr Close said: "The fact that the Chancellor did not change tax all...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2003
Budget forecasts revised but no bite into business
The announcement by Gordon Brown of the freezing of Corporation Tax, Small Business Corporation Tax and Capital Gains tax will be welcome by business leaders who had appealed for companies not to be m...
Budget forecasts revised but no bite into business
The announcement by Gordon Brown of the freezing of Corporation Tax, Small Business Corporation Tax and Capital Gains tax will be welcome by business leaders who had appealed for companies not to be m...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2003
Government's inflation target for this year remains at 2.5%
Gordon Brown has declared a Budget for "economic strength and social justice." The Chancellor has told the House of Commons that Britain is expected to outperform all the other major industrialised e...
Government's inflation target for this year remains at 2.5%
Gordon Brown has declared a Budget for "economic strength and social justice." The Chancellor has told the House of Commons that Britain is expected to outperform all the other major industrialised e...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2003
Price hike on cigarettes and beer
UK Chancellor Gordon Brown has announced an 8p rise on a pack of 20 cigarettes in today's Budget. He has also announced duty increases on wine and beer - 4p on a bottle of wine and 1p on a pint of be...
Price hike on cigarettes and beer
UK Chancellor Gordon Brown has announced an 8p rise on a pack of 20 cigarettes in today's Budget. He has also announced duty increases on wine and beer - 4p on a bottle of wine and 1p on a pint of be...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2003
British forces begin law and order role in Basra
British troops are gearing up to take on a different type of role in Basra as fighting ends and looting spreads across the city. Coalition forces are to seek a non-military solution in the region by ...
British forces begin law and order role in Basra
British troops are gearing up to take on a different type of role in Basra as fighting ends and looting spreads across the city. Coalition forces are to seek a non-military solution in the region by ...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2003
Drugs 'mule' sentenced to seven years
A man who was arrested for smuggling cocaine through London's Waterloo Eurostar Terminal has been today jailed for seven years at Middlesex Guildhall Crown Court. Iuri Jorge Coelho, a 19-year-old Por...
Drugs 'mule' sentenced to seven years
A man who was arrested for smuggling cocaine through London's Waterloo Eurostar Terminal has been today jailed for seven years at Middlesex Guildhall Crown Court. Iuri Jorge Coelho, a 19-year-old Por...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2003
Role of 'spin doctors' under fire
The role of special advisers in government should be reduced according to a powerful Parliament watchdog. The report by the Committee on Standards in Public Life, 'Defining the boundaries within the ...
Role of 'spin doctors' under fire
The role of special advisers in government should be reduced according to a powerful Parliament watchdog. The report by the Committee on Standards in Public Life, 'Defining the boundaries within the ...
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