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Northern Ireland News for November 2011 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2011
College Boosts Apprenticeship Programmes
With unemployment rates for 18 to 24 year olds at an all-time high of 19.1% and a 9.1% drop in employment within the construction industry, it is not surprising that young people seeking a career in t...
College Boosts Apprenticeship Programmes
With unemployment rates for 18 to 24 year olds at an all-time high of 19.1% and a 9.1% drop in employment within the construction industry, it is not surprising that young people seeking a career in t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
'Defy Prison Protests' DUP Lagan Valley Assembly Member Paul Givan has said the Prison Service must stand firm against demands being made by dissident republicans. Commenting ahead of today's ...
Other NI News In Brief
'Defy Prison Protests' DUP Lagan Valley Assembly Member Paul Givan has said the Prison Service must stand firm against demands being made by dissident republicans. Commenting ahead of today's ...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2011
Strikes Will See Civil Servants Staff Borders
Forthcoming strikes on public sector pensions will see inexperienced civil servants replacing border staff for the duration of the walk out. Thousands of border agency staff will be on strike durin...
Strikes Will See Civil Servants Staff Borders
Forthcoming strikes on public sector pensions will see inexperienced civil servants replacing border staff for the duration of the walk out. Thousands of border agency staff will be on strike durin...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2011
'Questions Remain' Despite Murdoch Jnr Resignation
Labour's Media Secretary has said that James Murdoch still had questions to answer despite stepping down from the board of News Group Newspapers. News International, a News Corp. subsidiary, said in...
'Questions Remain' Despite Murdoch Jnr Resignation
Labour's Media Secretary has said that James Murdoch still had questions to answer despite stepping down from the board of News Group Newspapers. News International, a News Corp. subsidiary, said in...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2011
Reforms Will Mean 'More Commercial NHS'
A major UK Doctors union has called for the Government to rethink proposals that would make commissioning more "commercially focused". The British Medical Association said the move, proposed this we...
Reforms Will Mean 'More Commercial NHS'
A major UK Doctors union has called for the Government to rethink proposals that would make commissioning more "commercially focused". The British Medical Association said the move, proposed this we...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2011
Other News In Brief
Euro Leaders Meet As Bond Discussions Continue Italy's new premier has begun his first talks with Germany's Angela Merkel and France's Nicolas Sarkozy, over the European debt crisis. At the me...
Other News In Brief
Euro Leaders Meet As Bond Discussions Continue Italy's new premier has begun his first talks with Germany's Angela Merkel and France's Nicolas Sarkozy, over the European debt crisis. At the me...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2011
Gunpoint Robbery Family Fear Returning Home
The police in Co Donegal are investigating after a businessman from Londonderry was left terrified after threats that his family would be killed during a robbery at their home. This morning he reveal...
Gunpoint Robbery Family Fear Returning Home
The police in Co Donegal are investigating after a businessman from Londonderry was left terrified after threats that his family would be killed during a robbery at their home. This morning he reveal...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2011
Airbus Announces 200 Engineering Jobs
A total of 200 new jobs have been announced by Aircraft manufacturer Airbus for its base in Filton, near Bristol. According to the company on Thursday, the new engineering jobs are due to demand for ...
Airbus Announces 200 Engineering Jobs
A total of 200 new jobs have been announced by Aircraft manufacturer Airbus for its base in Filton, near Bristol. According to the company on Thursday, the new engineering jobs are due to demand for ...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2011
Helicopter Fault 'Not Recognised Before Crash'
A fault with the L2 Super Puma Helicopter that crashed killing 16 men in 2009 was not recognised during an inspection just days before the tragedy. In a report by the Air Accidents Investigation Bra...
Helicopter Fault 'Not Recognised Before Crash'
A fault with the L2 Super Puma Helicopter that crashed killing 16 men in 2009 was not recognised during an inspection just days before the tragedy. In a report by the Air Accidents Investigation Bra...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2011
Insolvency Service Winds Down 'Unscrupulous' Companies
The UK's Insolvency Service has announced a number of companies are to be ordered into liquidity following investigations into "unscrupulous" practices. On Thursday, the Insolvency Service announced...
Insolvency Service Winds Down 'Unscrupulous' Companies
The UK's Insolvency Service has announced a number of companies are to be ordered into liquidity following investigations into "unscrupulous" practices. On Thursday, the Insolvency Service announced...
Recruitment News, Nov 24, 2011
Private Hospital Development Boosts Jobs
Tourism is firmly on the NI agenda this week with a Stormont Assembly briefing yesterday on the establishment of a new group that aims to generate two-way dialogue between MLAs and the tourism sector ...
Private Hospital Development Boosts Jobs
Tourism is firmly on the NI agenda this week with a Stormont Assembly briefing yesterday on the establishment of a new group that aims to generate two-way dialogue between MLAs and the tourism sector ...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2011
Raise Glass To Pub Reforms, Says Gov
Ministers have invited everyone to "raise their glass" as a range of reforms are announced to ensure a more sustainable future for Britain’s pubs, the Government claimed on Thursday. The reforms wil...
Raise Glass To Pub Reforms, Says Gov
Ministers have invited everyone to "raise their glass" as a range of reforms are announced to ensure a more sustainable future for Britain’s pubs, the Government claimed on Thursday. The reforms wil...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2011
Youth Justice Board Scraping 'Madness' - Labour
The Government's attempt to scrap the Youth Justice Board was "madness" according to a Labour MP on Thursday. The Government abandoned its plans to scrap the board on Wednesday as anger over the dec...
Youth Justice Board Scraping 'Madness' - Labour
The Government's attempt to scrap the Youth Justice Board was "madness" according to a Labour MP on Thursday. The Government abandoned its plans to scrap the board on Wednesday as anger over the dec...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2011
Foster 'Family Gas Drilling Link' Questioned
A Stormont Executive Minister has "nothing to hide" on a family's member's link to the granting of a licence for shale gas exploration in Co Fermanagh. The DUP's Arlene Foster (pictured) also said sh...
Foster 'Family Gas Drilling Link' Questioned
A Stormont Executive Minister has "nothing to hide" on a family's member's link to the granting of a licence for shale gas exploration in Co Fermanagh. The DUP's Arlene Foster (pictured) also said sh...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2011
Drugs Haul Boosts Border Crime Focus
Drugs have been recovered in an international cross-border operation that highlighted the fight against organised crime across Ireland, North and South. It has been revealed that a joint police opera...
Drugs Haul Boosts Border Crime Focus
Drugs have been recovered in an international cross-border operation that highlighted the fight against organised crime across Ireland, North and South. It has been revealed that a joint police opera...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2011
Arcadia Announces Closure Of 260 Stores
Clothing group Arcadia, that owns outlets such as Top Shot and BhS has announced it will be closing just under 300 stores after disappointing sales results. The group said it had experienced a 38% f...
Arcadia Announces Closure Of 260 Stores
Clothing group Arcadia, that owns outlets such as Top Shot and BhS has announced it will be closing just under 300 stores after disappointing sales results. The group said it had experienced a 38% f...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2011
Stormont's Big Store Levy Faces Opposition
Large retailer levies are not the way forward, says the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, (RICS). Amid claims that big name firms such as Asda and B&Q are being targeted as 'cash cows' by the...
Stormont's Big Store Levy Faces Opposition
Large retailer levies are not the way forward, says the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, (RICS). Amid claims that big name firms such as Asda and B&Q are being targeted as 'cash cows' by the...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2011
Quinn Ordered To Repay €417M
Troubled businessman Seán Quinn must repay €417m to the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (IBRC), following an order by the Commercial Court on Wednesday. The court granted summary judgment against M...
Quinn Ordered To Repay €417M
Troubled businessman Seán Quinn must repay €417m to the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (IBRC), following an order by the Commercial Court on Wednesday. The court granted summary judgment against M...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2011
Private Hospital Development 'Boosts Tourism'
Tourism is firmly on the NI agenda this week with a Stormont Assembly briefing yesterday on the establishment of a new group that aims to generate two-way dialogue between MLAs and the tourism sector ...
Private Hospital Development 'Boosts Tourism'
Tourism is firmly on the NI agenda this week with a Stormont Assembly briefing yesterday on the establishment of a new group that aims to generate two-way dialogue between MLAs and the tourism sector ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2011
NI Workers 'Are Earning More', Says Report
Average earnings in Northern Ireland are on the up - despite the recession. Figures released on Wednesday showed NI full-time weekly private sector earnings increased by 3.5% over the year compared t...
NI Workers 'Are Earning More', Says Report
Average earnings in Northern Ireland are on the up - despite the recession. Figures released on Wednesday showed NI full-time weekly private sector earnings increased by 3.5% over the year compared t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2011
Prince's Trust Boosted As Businesses Gain
Development during a recession has been the focus recently as a local businessman, Philip Bain from ShredBank has been criss-crossing the country speaking to groups of businesspeople and sharing his t...
Prince's Trust Boosted As Businesses Gain
Development during a recession has been the focus recently as a local businessman, Philip Bain from ShredBank has been criss-crossing the country speaking to groups of businesspeople and sharing his t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2011
O'Neill Backs River Cleaning Strategy
The Stormont Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O'Neill has said she would welcome a River Cleaning Strategy which would help address the current gap in enforcement responsibilities f...
O'Neill Backs River Cleaning Strategy
The Stormont Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O'Neill has said she would welcome a River Cleaning Strategy which would help address the current gap in enforcement responsibilities f...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Duke Meets Ullans HRH The Duke of Gloucester has attended the annual celebration of the life of Columbanus. The event took place yesterday at the Clarion Hotel Carrickfergus, hosted by The Ull...
Other NI News In Brief
Duke Meets Ullans HRH The Duke of Gloucester has attended the annual celebration of the life of Columbanus. The event took place yesterday at the Clarion Hotel Carrickfergus, hosted by The Ull...
UK National News, Nov 23, 2011
Quality Of Elderly Care Breaching Human Rights
An inquiry into the treatment of the elderly by the 'home care' system has found the quality of care was in breach of human rights. The investigation by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHR...
Quality Of Elderly Care Breaching Human Rights
An inquiry into the treatment of the elderly by the 'home care' system has found the quality of care was in breach of human rights. The investigation by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHR...
UK National News, Nov 23, 2011
Under 18s 'Groomed In Greater Numbers'
Under-18s in England are being groomed for sexual activity "in far greater numbers than was ever imagined", according to a government report. The report by Children's Minister Tim Loughton is launchi...
Under 18s 'Groomed In Greater Numbers'
Under-18s in England are being groomed for sexual activity "in far greater numbers than was ever imagined", according to a government report. The report by Children's Minister Tim Loughton is launchi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2011
NI Construction Sector 'Worst Off In UK'
The downturn in the Northern Ireland construction sector has eased slightly in the third quarter of the year, but the industry remains in a deep recession, according to the latest RICS (Royal Institut...
NI Construction Sector 'Worst Off In UK'
The downturn in the Northern Ireland construction sector has eased slightly in the third quarter of the year, but the industry remains in a deep recession, according to the latest RICS (Royal Institut...
UK National News, Nov 23, 2011
Make It Easier To 'Hire Not Fire' – Labour
A number of policies being described as 'Cameron's War On Employment Rights' by one newspaper, has sparked a Labour MP to urge the Government to make it easier to "hire not fire". Labour’s Shadow Bu...
Make It Easier To 'Hire Not Fire' – Labour
A number of policies being described as 'Cameron's War On Employment Rights' by one newspaper, has sparked a Labour MP to urge the Government to make it easier to "hire not fire". Labour’s Shadow Bu...
Recruitment News, Nov 23, 2011
CBI Calls For Youth Employment Focus
Improved recruitment chances for young people in the UK need to be achieved through a targeted approach, according to the head of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) on Wednesday. Speaking a...
CBI Calls For Youth Employment Focus
Improved recruitment chances for young people in the UK need to be achieved through a targeted approach, according to the head of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) on Wednesday. Speaking a...
UK National News, Nov 23, 2011
Reducing Protections Will Not Save Jobs – Union
One of the UK's largest unions has hit out at proposals from the Business Secretary that would see workers losing a number of protections in the workplace. On Wednesday afternoon, Vince Cable will s...
Reducing Protections Will Not Save Jobs – Union
One of the UK's largest unions has hit out at proposals from the Business Secretary that would see workers losing a number of protections in the workplace. On Wednesday afternoon, Vince Cable will s...
UK National News, Nov 23, 2011
Half Of Online Shoppers 'Shop Local'
A survey of online shoppers in the UK has found that despite having the world at their fingertips, half still prefer to shop British. The research by consumer group Which? showed that the British pu...
Half Of Online Shoppers 'Shop Local'
A survey of online shoppers in the UK has found that despite having the world at their fingertips, half still prefer to shop British. The research by consumer group Which? showed that the British pu...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.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.
