Firmus energy customers in the Greater Belfast area face another gas price...
Firmus energy has today announced an increase of 19.48%, effective from 6 January 2022 for gas customers in the Greater Belfast* area, impacting around 149,000 domestic customers.read more
View ArticleHargey announces 2M for Emergency Fuel Payments
The Department for Communities, in collaboration with Bryson Charitable Group, the Consumer Council and a range of local energy companies, will contribute £2 million to an Emergency Fuel Payment...
View ArticleSport NI pledges 100,000 through Project Re-Boot: Activate
Launched in September 2021, Activate is the second strand of Project Reboot delivered as part of Sport NI’s COVID-19 Response through ‘Supporting Sport to Build Back Better funding’. Delivered in...
View ArticleWorking safe online webinars
AI Services (Northern Ireland) Ltd will be hosting a series of webinars designed to improve farm families’ skill base when it comes to working and staying safe online.read more
View ArticlePrevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment
Kirsten first became interested in PSEA in international humanitarian and development settings through her senior thesis for Haverford College, titled "What Explains the Variation in Sexual...
View ArticleJob Vacancy - Assistant Group Manager (East Tyrone)
In today’s world of regulation and inspections it is very reassuring to know that as a member , the support and knowledge of the Ulster Farmers Union is only a phone call away .The expertise and depth...
View ArticleNew blood cancer gene defect can be treated with existing drugs
A defective gene normally found in blood cancers could be treated with drugs already available for cancers with similar gene defects, scientists at the University of Birmingham and Queen’s University...
View ArticleInterTradeIreland, the cross-border trade and economic development body, has...
Mr Kennedy is Chief Executive of Belfast-based Devenish. Under his guidance, the agri-tech firm has transformed from a company focused on the Northern Ireland market to an international research,...
View ArticlePig sector pressures must be addressed, says UFU
A meeting with the minister was used to highlight the financial pressure farmers currently face. Labour shortages in processing plants, soaring input costs and depressed market conditions have resulted...
View Article2022 annual VI operator roadshows
The dates for the 2022 annual VI operator roadshows have now been announced. These workshops are being delivered jointly by the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) and the College of Agriculture, Food and...
View ArticleYALSA names 2022 Best Fiction for Young Adults
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), announced its 2022 Best Fiction for Young Adults list.read more
View ArticleSPUC considers appeal against High Court ruling over Northern Ireland...
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) is considering whether it should appeal a High Court ruling that Brandon Lewis, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, acted lawfully when...
View ArticleSPUC considers appeal against court ruling over "serious concerns" for future...
Pro-life campaigners say they are considering appealing a High Court ruling that Brandon Lewis, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland acted lawfully when he directed Ministers in the devolved...
View ArticleaPriori Appoints Three Executives to Support Global Growth for its Digital...
CONCORD, MASS. – aPriori, a provider of digital manufacturing intelligence solutions, today announced three executive appointments to help guide the company’s rapid growth: Chris Morris, Chief...
View ArticleNFU Mutual Centenary Award 2022 opens
The award pays up to 75 percent of course fees for selected applicants, including Masters and PhD students, who start their course in Autumn 2022.read more
View ArticlePRS for Music launches free Members' Day event series across the UK
We can’t wait to be on the ground in Cardiff for some thought-provoking discussions and live music from an amazing line-up of Welsh music creators.</p> <footer>Michelle Escoffery,...
View ArticleSSE Airtricity announces 39% price increase for gas customers
SSE Airtricity has announced today (Friday 4 March) an increase of 39% effective from Friday 1 April 2022. This will impact around 186,000 gas customers throughout Northern Ireland and is the biggest...
View ArticleReview your banking needs in advance of HSBC branch closures
The Consumer Council is urging HSBC customers to review their banking needs ahead of the upcoming closure of two local branches later this year. The Derry/Londonderry HSBC branch is due to close on 11...
View ArticleYouth Turkey Hunting Days are right around the corner!
This opportunity is for all WMAs normally open to turkey hunting except: Bear Island, Donnelley, Keowee, Santee Coastal Reserve, Santee Cooper, Hatchery Waterfowl Area, Bonneau Ferry, Belfast, Wateree...
View ArticleUFU comment on FBIS-C application extension
Capital (FBIS-C), tier two, tranche two applications, will be well received by farmers and growers. read more
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