The Ulster Unionist Peer, Lord Empey has expressed his disgust at news that fraudsters have been attempting to use the Covid-19 crisis as a means to engage in criminal activity in the form of scams,...
Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson, John Stewart MLA, has written to the Secretary of State highlighting the importance of keeping the supply routes between Northern Ireland and Great Britain open, in the light of continuing concerns...
Ulster Unionist Leader and Finance Spokesperson, Steve Aiken OBE MLA, has called on the Finance Minister to urgently extend the rates relief scheme in Northern Ireland to the next financial year. Mr Aiken said: “Businesses across Northern...
The Department of Health has introduced a daily dashboard of statistics relating to Covid-19. The dashboard is available via the Departmental website. It complements information currently in the public domain and, together with statistics on deaths published weekly...
The Department of Health has set up a new email contact point for health and social care staff to raise PPE concerns. The email address – Covid19PPE.queries@health-ni.gov.uk – will be checked every day and the anonymity of staff using...
The Ulster Unionist Party Leader Steve Aiken OBE MLA has said that a truly peaceful society can only emerge in Northern Ireland when all communities give total support to the Police and help them to...
Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson, John Stewart MLA, said: “The decision by Peel Ports to detain a P&O Vessel at Liverpool port is inexcusable. We are living in unprecedented times and security of supply for goods being...
Health Minister Robin Swann has visited Kircubbin Health Centre to meet with staff delivering Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) direct to domiciliary care workers. The South Eastern Trust has established a PPE delivery service, travelling to various...
Staff on the Covid-19 frontline can be assured of timely support from the health and social care system, Minister Robin Swann has emphasised. The Health Minister was commenting on the launch of a new Framework, setting...
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has confirmed that testing is now underway at the site of the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) test centre in Newtownards. The test centre has been handed over to the South Eastern...