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Northern Ireland News for May 2003 : Page 9
UK National News, May 16, 2003
Employee relations vital to business strength
Good employment relations will add a new competitive edge to business, Acas Chief Executive John Taylor told CBI North East today at the Stadium of Light. Mr Taylor, who was the guest speaker at the ...
Employee relations vital to business strength
Good employment relations will add a new competitive edge to business, Acas Chief Executive John Taylor told CBI North East today at the Stadium of Light. Mr Taylor, who was the guest speaker at the ...
Business News, May 16, 2003
B.I.C. Systems carries out innovative ‘hands on’ training
B.I.C. Systems, a leading technology solutions provider in Ireland and the UK, has won a contract to provide training in new Microsoft technologies to Microsoft Ireland’s channel partners in this mark...
B.I.C. Systems carries out innovative ‘hands on’ training
B.I.C. Systems, a leading technology solutions provider in Ireland and the UK, has won a contract to provide training in new Microsoft technologies to Microsoft Ireland’s channel partners in this mark...
Business News, May 15, 2003
Northern Bank parent announces half-year £184m profit
The Northern Bank’s parent company the National Australia Group has released half-year results for its Financial Services Europe division announcing profits after tax of £184 million. The retail bank...
Northern Bank parent announces half-year £184m profit
The Northern Bank’s parent company the National Australia Group has released half-year results for its Financial Services Europe division announcing profits after tax of £184 million. The retail bank...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2003
Calls for FRU activities to be investigated
SDLP leader Mark Durkan has called for a full public enquiry into the activities of the Force Research Unit (FRU). Mr Durkan made the call following this week's Stakeknife agent allegations in which ...
Calls for FRU activities to be investigated
SDLP leader Mark Durkan has called for a full public enquiry into the activities of the Force Research Unit (FRU). Mr Durkan made the call following this week's Stakeknife agent allegations in which ...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2003
Man assaulted and kidnapped son ransomed
An 11-year-old boy was in a state of shock today after he was abducted from his Co Antrim home last night. Both the boy and his father were awoken in their Greenisland home by a gang of men who hoode...
Man assaulted and kidnapped son ransomed
An 11-year-old boy was in a state of shock today after he was abducted from his Co Antrim home last night. Both the boy and his father were awoken in their Greenisland home by a gang of men who hoode...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2003
Seven PSNI officers injured in car chase
A man has been arrested and seven PSNI officers injured after a high speed car chase in west Belfast early this morning. The incident happened at around 1.20am when a police officer approached a vehi...
Seven PSNI officers injured in car chase
A man has been arrested and seven PSNI officers injured after a high speed car chase in west Belfast early this morning. The incident happened at around 1.20am when a police officer approached a vehi...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2003
Customs close Co Tyrone fuel laundering plant
Customs officers have dismantled an illegal fuel laundering plant in Co Tyrone in a joint operation with PSNI. The second plant to be closed down was located at premises in the Benburb area had the c...
Customs close Co Tyrone fuel laundering plant
Customs officers have dismantled an illegal fuel laundering plant in Co Tyrone in a joint operation with PSNI. The second plant to be closed down was located at premises in the Benburb area had the c...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2003
Fire destroys west Belfast metal works factory
An accidental fire has destroyed a metal working factory in west Belfast. Around a dozen fire fighters were called to JH Place Metal Works in the Kennedy Way industrial estate to tackle the blaze. F...
Fire destroys west Belfast metal works factory
An accidental fire has destroyed a metal working factory in west Belfast. Around a dozen fire fighters were called to JH Place Metal Works in the Kennedy Way industrial estate to tackle the blaze. F...
UK National News, May 15, 2003
London Olympic bid wins government support
The government is to give its "wholehearted" backing to a bid to host the Olympic Games and the Paralympics in London in 2012, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary Tessa Jowell told MPs today. The move...
London Olympic bid wins government support
The government is to give its "wholehearted" backing to a bid to host the Olympic Games and the Paralympics in London in 2012, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary Tessa Jowell told MPs today. The move...
UK National News, May 15, 2003
Computer blunder leaves up to 10m short on pension
A problem with a government computer system has left up to 10 million workers in the UK facing a shortfall in their National Insurance Contributions and potentially short-changed on their pension. It...
Computer blunder leaves up to 10m short on pension
A problem with a government computer system has left up to 10 million workers in the UK facing a shortfall in their National Insurance Contributions and potentially short-changed on their pension. It...
UK National News, May 15, 2003
Single currency decision expected on June 9
After months of uncertainty on the question of a single currency, the government made a decision today – to delay the final decision on the euro by three weeks to June 9. Earlier today the Prime Min...
Single currency decision expected on June 9
After months of uncertainty on the question of a single currency, the government made a decision today – to delay the final decision on the euro by three weeks to June 9. Earlier today the Prime Min...
UK National News, May 15, 2003
UK's first SARS case confirmed
The first case of SARS in the UK has today been confirmed by the Health Protection Agency (HPA). Following lab tests, the patient has been informed of their result, however no further details are ava...
UK's first SARS case confirmed
The first case of SARS in the UK has today been confirmed by the Health Protection Agency (HPA). Following lab tests, the patient has been informed of their result, however no further details are ava...
UK National News, May 15, 2003
Funding shake up to release more money for teachers
Schools will be able to use funds for capital projects like building repairs to support their day-to-day running costs – like teachers' wages. The government claims that this new flexibility will he...
Funding shake up to release more money for teachers
Schools will be able to use funds for capital projects like building repairs to support their day-to-day running costs – like teachers' wages. The government claims that this new flexibility will he...
UK National News, May 15, 2003
Guidelines to tackle witness intimidation published
The government has published new guidelines today on how to more effectively tackle the problem of witness intimidation. It is hoped that the recommendations will see improved assessment of the risk ...
Guidelines to tackle witness intimidation published
The government has published new guidelines today on how to more effectively tackle the problem of witness intimidation. It is hoped that the recommendations will see improved assessment of the risk ...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2003
Man and child die in separate road accidents
A man and child have died in separate road accidents yesterday. The man died after the motorcycle he was riding was in collision with a lorry on the Tandragee Road, Newry. The motorcyclist, who was ...
Man and child die in separate road accidents
A man and child have died in separate road accidents yesterday. The man died after the motorcycle he was riding was in collision with a lorry on the Tandragee Road, Newry. The motorcyclist, who was ...
UK National News, May 15, 2003
Duncan Smith proposes lottery shake up
Players of the National Lottery should be given the opportunity to choose which charity their stake is used to support, Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith proposed today. In a new policy discussion paper,...
Duncan Smith proposes lottery shake up
Players of the National Lottery should be given the opportunity to choose which charity their stake is used to support, Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith proposed today. In a new policy discussion paper,...
UK National News, May 15, 2003
UK deploys aid experts to Iraq
The UK is sending 24 civilian experts to Iraq as part of the government's commitment to support the work of the Organisation for Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance (ORHA) in rebuilding the cou...
UK deploys aid experts to Iraq
The UK is sending 24 civilian experts to Iraq as part of the government's commitment to support the work of the Organisation for Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance (ORHA) in rebuilding the cou...
UK National News, May 15, 2003
Transport system improving says report
The Department for Transport's annual report, published today, sets out progress made over the past year to improve the country's transport system. The Department for Transport was set up in May 2002...
Transport system improving says report
The Department for Transport's annual report, published today, sets out progress made over the past year to improve the country's transport system. The Department for Transport was set up in May 2002...
UK National News, May 15, 2003
'Good Garage' code promises a better deal for drivers
Drivers are promised a better deal as trade associations representing 10,000 garages across the UK commit to a new 'Good Garage' code of practice today. The code will put in place service standards m...
'Good Garage' code promises a better deal for drivers
Drivers are promised a better deal as trade associations representing 10,000 garages across the UK commit to a new 'Good Garage' code of practice today. The code will put in place service standards m...
Business News, May 15, 2003
Viridian's year-end pre-tax profits rise to £80m
Viridian Group’s year-end results have revealed a £50 million increase in turnover, up from £730 million in 2002 to £781 million. Profits on the back of this turnover increase were up from ££80.5 mil...
Viridian's year-end pre-tax profits rise to £80m
Viridian Group’s year-end results have revealed a £50 million increase in turnover, up from £730 million in 2002 to £781 million. Profits on the back of this turnover increase were up from ££80.5 mil...
Business News, May 15, 2003
IT training programme hailed as ‘critical’ to local ‘knowledge economy’
A leading Ulster business figure has highlighted the crucial contribution of the Rapid Advancement Programme (RAP) to the development of the ‘knowledge economy’ in Northern Ireland. The RAP Programme...
IT training programme hailed as ‘critical’ to local ‘knowledge economy’
A leading Ulster business figure has highlighted the crucial contribution of the Rapid Advancement Programme (RAP) to the development of the ‘knowledge economy’ in Northern Ireland. The RAP Programme...
Recruitment News, May 15, 2003
Job interviewers look for faces that fit
Employers are looking to recruit people they like rather than the people with the best skills for the job, a Recruitment Confidence Index special report has found. The research into selection intervi...
Job interviewers look for faces that fit
Employers are looking to recruit people they like rather than the people with the best skills for the job, a Recruitment Confidence Index special report has found. The research into selection intervi...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2003
Two cars stolen during south Belfast robbery
A man has been threatened with a hammer and a knife during a robbery at his house in the Dorchester Park area of south Belfast. The incident happened in the early hours of yesterday morning when two ...
Two cars stolen during south Belfast robbery
A man has been threatened with a hammer and a knife during a robbery at his house in the Dorchester Park area of south Belfast. The incident happened in the early hours of yesterday morning when two ...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2003
Agency urges hospitals to stub out smoking
The Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland has urged local hospitals to unite in banning all smoking from their buildings following the news that Altnagelvin provides smoking rooms for staff and...
Agency urges hospitals to stub out smoking
The Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland has urged local hospitals to unite in banning all smoking from their buildings following the news that Altnagelvin provides smoking rooms for staff and...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2003
Feelings boil over at water reform meeting
Water Service workers are threatening strike action following plans by the government to introduce water charges in Northern Ireland. Matters came to a head on Tuesday night following a public meetin...
Feelings boil over at water reform meeting
Water Service workers are threatening strike action following plans by the government to introduce water charges in Northern Ireland. Matters came to a head on Tuesday night following a public meetin...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2003
Cat killed in 'horrific' mutilation
Residents in north Belfast have expressed their disgust after a pet cat was mutilated in the driveway of its owner's home. The one-year-old animal was found at its owner's Deerpark Road home at aroun...
Cat killed in 'horrific' mutilation
Residents in north Belfast have expressed their disgust after a pet cat was mutilated in the driveway of its owner's home. The one-year-old animal was found at its owner's Deerpark Road home at aroun...
UK National News, May 15, 2003
Cut children's salt intake says watchdog
The Food Standards Agency has today issued salt intake targets for children for the first time. The advice is based on a new report by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN). Recommen...
Cut children's salt intake says watchdog
The Food Standards Agency has today issued salt intake targets for children for the first time. The advice is based on a new report by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN). Recommen...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2003
Paramilitary involvement suspected in man’s disappearance
A senior figure in the Catholic clergy has said that he suspects that there was paramilitary involvement in the disappearance last weekend of a man from Armagh. Father-of-two Gareth O’Connor has not ...
Paramilitary involvement suspected in man’s disappearance
A senior figure in the Catholic clergy has said that he suspects that there was paramilitary involvement in the disappearance last weekend of a man from Armagh. Father-of-two Gareth O’Connor has not ...
UK National News, May 14, 2003
A UK and an Irish citizen reported dead in Riyadh bombings
One British and one Irish citizen are reported dead as the death toll in the Riyadh suicide bombings rose to 34 overnight. British Foreign Office officials have said that two Britons are among the mi...
A UK and an Irish citizen reported dead in Riyadh bombings
One British and one Irish citizen are reported dead as the death toll in the Riyadh suicide bombings rose to 34 overnight. British Foreign Office officials have said that two Britons are among the mi...
UK National News, May 14, 2003
Body find may be suspected British bomber
A body has been found today which is thought to be that of a Briton who allegedly took part in a terror attack in Tel Aviv last week. Israeli authorities have been searching for Omar Khan Sharif, 27...
Body find may be suspected British bomber
A body has been found today which is thought to be that of a Briton who allegedly took part in a terror attack in Tel Aviv last week. Israeli authorities have been searching for Omar Khan Sharif, 27...
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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.
