A further expansion of the Covid-19 vaccination programme has been announced by Health Minister Robin Swann. From 12 noon today, people aged 40-44 will be able to book their vaccination appointments. If possible, booking should be done...
The Ulster Unionist Party Leader Steve Aiken OBE MLA has vowed that his party will continue to work constructively with the police. Steve Aiken said: “I believe that to refuse to meet with the Chief Constable -...
The AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine will continue to have a vital role in saving lives, reducing hospitalisations and helping Northern Ireland move out of lockdown. In line with latest MHRA and JCVI advice, the AZ vaccine will...
The Ulster Unionist representative on the Policing Board, Mike Nesbitt MLA, said: "That riot did not just happen. Someone planned it, someone encouraged people onto the streets. I challenge them to explain a strategy that portrays loyalists...
Health Minister Robin Swann has urged everyone across Northern Ireland to keep themselves safe from Covid-19 over the Easter period. “Once again, we are facing a holiday weekend with restrictions on our lives,” the Minister said. “I...
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Group Leader on Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council, Alderman Mark Cosgrove, has condemned the latest in a long line of attacks on the cenotaph in Glengormley. Alderman Mark Cosgrove said: “I simply...
UUP Leader Steve Aiken OBE MLA said: “The anger that has been felt over the last number of days would not have existed had it not been for Sinn Fein’s actions at the Bobby Storey funeral...
Commenting on today’s budget announcement, Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the £52 million for Agenda for Change pay. He said: “This will enable pay parity with England to continue in 2021/22 and honours the previous...
Thousands more employees and employers across Northern Ireland will be able to benefit from regular workforce testing for Covid-19. Health Minister Robin Swann has today announced important plans to expand the current asymptomatic testing programme for...
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced an additional £1.3million for Northern Ireland Hospices. The funding, which is non-recurrent, is in recognition of the impact of Covid-19 on the services delivered by the four hospices. Health Minister Robin...