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Northern Ireland News for May 2011 : Page 10
UK National News, May 12, 2011
London Tax Dodgers Face Clampdown
A new initiative to tackle tax dodgers was announced today by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The first of these specialist 'task forces' will focus on the restaurant trade, targeting businesses in Lond...
London Tax Dodgers Face Clampdown
A new initiative to tackle tax dodgers was announced today by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The first of these specialist 'task forces' will focus on the restaurant trade, targeting businesses in Lond...
UK National News, May 12, 2011
Costs Highlighted For Families In Crime Aftermath
Families who have lost loved ones due to crime are facing costs of £37,000 on average as they struggle to pick up the pieces, according to the latest survey. The Commissioner for Victims and Witness...
Costs Highlighted For Families In Crime Aftermath
Families who have lost loved ones due to crime are facing costs of £37,000 on average as they struggle to pick up the pieces, according to the latest survey. The Commissioner for Victims and Witness...
UK National News, May 12, 2011
Next Steps In Review Of Employment Law
The Government has announced new areas that it will consider reforming as part of its review of employment red tape - including collective redundancy consultation periods, the Transfer Undertakings Pr...
Next Steps In Review Of Employment Law
The Government has announced new areas that it will consider reforming as part of its review of employment red tape - including collective redundancy consultation periods, the Transfer Undertakings Pr...
UK National News, May 12, 2011
Met Office Help Maximise Wind Farm Investment
Met Office experts will be presenting new ways to maximise wind farm investment at the Wind Energy Business Forum in London this week. Weather patterns and crucially wind speeds underpin the success ...
Met Office Help Maximise Wind Farm Investment
Met Office experts will be presenting new ways to maximise wind farm investment at the Wind Energy Business Forum in London this week. Weather patterns and crucially wind speeds underpin the success ...
Recruitment News, May 12, 2011
UK Skillset Apprentice Scheme Launched
Ten new media apprentices will get the chance to contribute to the BBC's Olympic output next year thanks to a new initiative launched recently by Skillset. BBC Scotland, John Wheatley College in Glas...
UK Skillset Apprentice Scheme Launched
Ten new media apprentices will get the chance to contribute to the BBC's Olympic output next year thanks to a new initiative launched recently by Skillset. BBC Scotland, John Wheatley College in Glas...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2011
Northern Bank Loss Blamed On Property
The Northern Bank has reported a loss of £27m in three months - with most losses related to loans made to fund the property market. Operating profit was £12m but this was wiped out by impairment char...
Northern Bank Loss Blamed On Property
The Northern Bank has reported a loss of £27m in three months - with most losses related to loans made to fund the property market. Operating profit was £12m but this was wiped out by impairment char...
Recruitment News, May 12, 2011
Irish Internship Scheme Launches In July
The Dáil Minister for Social Protection has announced a new National Internship Scheme for 5,000 people who are currently on the live register. The Scheme will provide work experience opportunities ...
Irish Internship Scheme Launches In July
The Dáil Minister for Social Protection has announced a new National Internship Scheme for 5,000 people who are currently on the live register. The Scheme will provide work experience opportunities ...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2011
Giant's Park Regeneration On Agenda
A major conference will take place in Belfast next month focusing on the regeneration and development of Giant's Park - the former Dargan Road landfill site. Belfast City Council will host the Sulfal...
Giant's Park Regeneration On Agenda
A major conference will take place in Belfast next month focusing on the regeneration and development of Giant's Park - the former Dargan Road landfill site. Belfast City Council will host the Sulfal...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2011
Minister Congratulates Mivan On Contract
Former Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has congratulated Mivan on securing over £30 million worth of contracts in new markets over the past six months. The Antrim-based firm operates within the con...
Minister Congratulates Mivan On Contract
Former Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has congratulated Mivan on securing over £30 million worth of contracts in new markets over the past six months. The Antrim-based firm operates within the con...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2011
Traks In Portrush Reveals Closing Party
Northern Ireland's dance music scene will never be the same again after Traks nightclub in Portrush closes its doors for the very last time following 20 years of music, dancing and other. The club, ...
Traks In Portrush Reveals Closing Party
Northern Ireland's dance music scene will never be the same again after Traks nightclub in Portrush closes its doors for the very last time following 20 years of music, dancing and other. The club, ...
Business News, May 12, 2011
Minister Congratulates Mivan On Contract Success
Former Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has congratulated Mivan on securing over £30 million worth of contracts in new markets over the past six months. The Antrim-based firm operates within the con...
Minister Congratulates Mivan On Contract Success
Former Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has congratulated Mivan on securing over £30 million worth of contracts in new markets over the past six months. The Antrim-based firm operates within the con...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
TA Sergeant Excels A Territorial Army soldier from Co Antrim has been honoured at a ceremony at Hillsborough Castle, receiving one of the highest accolades that can be conferred on members of ...
Other NI News In Brief
TA Sergeant Excels A Territorial Army soldier from Co Antrim has been honoured at a ceremony at Hillsborough Castle, receiving one of the highest accolades that can be conferred on members of ...
Business News, May 12, 2011
UK Companies To Compete On Global Stage
Business Secretary Vince Cable, Foreign Secretary William Hague and Trade and Investment Minister Lord Green have launched a new cross-government focus on trade and investment to help the British econ...
UK Companies To Compete On Global Stage
Business Secretary Vince Cable, Foreign Secretary William Hague and Trade and Investment Minister Lord Green have launched a new cross-government focus on trade and investment to help the British econ...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2011
Supreme Court Favours Jail Compensation
A Sinn Fein MLA and a Co Londonderry journalist have won the right to claim compensation for the time they spent in prison in the 1970s, wrongfully charged with murder. The landmark ruling by the UK ...
Supreme Court Favours Jail Compensation
A Sinn Fein MLA and a Co Londonderry journalist have won the right to claim compensation for the time they spent in prison in the 1970s, wrongfully charged with murder. The landmark ruling by the UK ...
UK National News, May 11, 2011
Over 1000 Criminals Snared By CCTV
So far this year has saw over 1000 criminals identified by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) using CCTV. The study highlighted 288 robbers, 158 burglars, 57 suspects for serious assaults and 19 ...
Over 1000 Criminals Snared By CCTV
So far this year has saw over 1000 criminals identified by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) using CCTV. The study highlighted 288 robbers, 158 burglars, 57 suspects for serious assaults and 19 ...
UK National News, May 11, 2011
Supreme Court Backs Irish Republican's Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Bid
A Sinn Fein MLA and a Co Londonderry journalist have won the right to claim compensation for the time they spent in prison in the 1970s, wrongfully charged with murder. The landmark ruling by the UK ...
Supreme Court Backs Irish Republican's Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Bid
A Sinn Fein MLA and a Co Londonderry journalist have won the right to claim compensation for the time they spent in prison in the 1970s, wrongfully charged with murder. The landmark ruling by the UK ...
UK National News, May 11, 2011
Better Enforcement And Education To Cut Road Deaths
Plans to improve road safety education while taking tough action against the small minority of dangerous drivers were set out by Transport Secretary Philip Hammond today. Careless driving will be mad...
Better Enforcement And Education To Cut Road Deaths
Plans to improve road safety education while taking tough action against the small minority of dangerous drivers were set out by Transport Secretary Philip Hammond today. Careless driving will be mad...
UK National News, May 11, 2011
Stormont Politicians Return To Assembly
Northern Ireland's newly elected Assembly is to take its seats this week. Stormont sources said the first session of the Assembly on Thursday will deal with the election of the Speaker. Sinn Fein ar...
Stormont Politicians Return To Assembly
Northern Ireland's newly elected Assembly is to take its seats this week. Stormont sources said the first session of the Assembly on Thursday will deal with the election of the Speaker. Sinn Fein ar...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2011
UUP 'Emergency' As Council Seats Declared
All 582 seats have been declared in the elections to Northern Ireland's 26 councils. The first result emerged less than an hour after counting commenced on Monday morning. The DUP, Sinn Fein and All...
UUP 'Emergency' As Council Seats Declared
All 582 seats have been declared in the elections to Northern Ireland's 26 councils. The first result emerged less than an hour after counting commenced on Monday morning. The DUP, Sinn Fein and All...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2011
Newly Elected MLAs In Stormont Return
Northern Ireland's newly elected Assembly is to take its seats this week. Stormont sources said the first session of the Assembly on Thursday will deal with the election of the Speaker. Sinn Fein ar...
Newly Elected MLAs In Stormont Return
Northern Ireland's newly elected Assembly is to take its seats this week. Stormont sources said the first session of the Assembly on Thursday will deal with the election of the Speaker. Sinn Fein ar...
UK National News, May 11, 2011
Minister Seeks To 'Wrap-up Draughty Homes'
The Energy and Climate Change Secretary is to introduce regulations to ensure that all landlords face minimum energy efficiency standards under the Green Deal. Under the proposals, announced at Secon...
Minister Seeks To 'Wrap-up Draughty Homes'
The Energy and Climate Change Secretary is to introduce regulations to ensure that all landlords face minimum energy efficiency standards under the Green Deal. Under the proposals, announced at Secon...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2011
IFA Reduces NI Fan's Travel Costs
The soccer authorities have held firm on exclusive arrangements for NI fans travelling to the forthcoming Carling Nations Cup matches in Dublin. However, while fans must still use only official coach...
IFA Reduces NI Fan's Travel Costs
The soccer authorities have held firm on exclusive arrangements for NI fans travelling to the forthcoming Carling Nations Cup matches in Dublin. However, while fans must still use only official coach...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2011
University Sports Project Takes 'Olympic Gold'
A local university's sports' project has become the first in the UK to be recognised under London 2012" Olympic Truce programme. The University of Ulster Sports Academy project - Sport & Community In...
University Sports Project Takes 'Olympic Gold'
A local university's sports' project has become the first in the UK to be recognised under London 2012" Olympic Truce programme. The University of Ulster Sports Academy project - Sport & Community In...
UK National News, May 11, 2011
£1 Million Fund For Technology To Cut Road Works Disruption
A joint £1 million fund to research and develop new technology to reduce the disruption caused by road works has been announced by the Transport Secretary, Philip Hammond and the Mayor of London, Bori...
£1 Million Fund For Technology To Cut Road Works Disruption
A joint £1 million fund to research and develop new technology to reduce the disruption caused by road works has been announced by the Transport Secretary, Philip Hammond and the Mayor of London, Bori...
Recruitment News, May 11, 2011
Dáil Adds €30m To Jobs Initiative
This week saw the launch of Better Energy - The National Upgrade Programme which will streamline the existing residential programmes, support jobs and help consumers lower their energy bills. Welcom...
Dáil Adds €30m To Jobs Initiative
This week saw the launch of Better Energy - The National Upgrade Programme which will streamline the existing residential programmes, support jobs and help consumers lower their energy bills. Welcom...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2011
Balmoral Show Gets Underway
The first day of the Balmoral Show is underway at the King's Hall in Belfast - with dry weather boosting the many outdoor displays and events. DUP Leader and First Minister in the outgoing Stormont A...
Balmoral Show Gets Underway
The first day of the Balmoral Show is underway at the King's Hall in Belfast - with dry weather boosting the many outdoor displays and events. DUP Leader and First Minister in the outgoing Stormont A...
Business News, May 11, 2011
NI's Top Firms 'To Watch' Are Sought
InterTradeIreland's All Island Seedcorn Business Competition has been launched. The competition mirrors the real-life investment process where companies submit their business plan which is assessed an...
NI's Top Firms 'To Watch' Are Sought
InterTradeIreland's All Island Seedcorn Business Competition has been launched. The competition mirrors the real-life investment process where companies submit their business plan which is assessed an...
UK National News, May 11, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Londoner Jailed For Heroin Smuggling A man from London has been sentenced to seven years in prison at Canterbury Crown Court after pleading guilty to heroin smuggling. The court heard that Florim Ame...
Other UK News In Brief
Londoner Jailed For Heroin Smuggling A man from London has been sentenced to seven years in prison at Canterbury Crown Court after pleading guilty to heroin smuggling. The court heard that Florim Ame...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2011
IFA To Discuss 'Travel Solution' For Matches
NI soccer bosses are to look again at their controversial travel arrangements for fans at away matches - but are so far still insisting that Northern Ireland supporters have no choice but to use a cos...
IFA To Discuss 'Travel Solution' For Matches
NI soccer bosses are to look again at their controversial travel arrangements for fans at away matches - but are so far still insisting that Northern Ireland supporters have no choice but to use a cos...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2011
'Checkmate' As Invest NI Targets Europe
A delegation of NI businesses is in both the Czech Republic and Poland this week to explore opportunities for trade. Fifteen companies are taking part on the first Invest Northern Ireland trade missi...
'Checkmate' As Invest NI Targets Europe
A delegation of NI businesses is in both the Czech Republic and Poland this week to explore opportunities for trade. Fifteen companies are taking part on the first Invest Northern Ireland trade missi...
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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.
