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TGI Fridays: Administrators reveal locations of 16 restaurants set to close
Administrators have confirmed the locations of a raft of TGI Fridays restaurants which will shut after the dining chain fell into administration.
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Workers can boost pensions by 'implementing refresh rule'
From unclaimed tax relief to not making the most of your allowances, there are some common pension pitfalls that it's worth being aware of - and taking steps to avoid
MLA reveals drug which helps treat those suffering with MS could soon be widely available in NI
A drug which helps patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) to walk could soon be widely available in Northern Ireland, an MLA has said.
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MLA calls for improved road safety after death of husband and wife
Cathrene Kith Quiñones Singco, her husband Ralph and their unborn child died in hospital following a two car collision near Nutts Corner in Crumlin
Record amounts of offshore wind secured in latest Government auction
The Government has secured record amounts of offshore wind power in an auction that officials insisted is good for consumers and investment in the UK.
Man extradited from Spain to NI to face trial on 91 drug-related offences
A man has been extradited from Spain to Northern Ireland to stand trial in relation to more than 90 offences.
John Swinney welcomes U-turn on ‘foolhardy’ digital ID proposals
Scotland’s First Minister has welcomed the UK Government’s U-turn on its “foolhardy” digital ID plans.
Swinney ‘deeply concerned’ he was not informed about tanker in Scottish waters
Scotland’s First Minister is “deeply concerned” he learned about a seized Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in the Moray Firth from media reports.
Digital IDs will not be only way to prove right to work in UK, says Chancellor
The Chancellor has said the Government is “relaxed” about what form of digital documentation people could use to prove their right to work in the future, signalling a climbdown on its flagship digital ID policy.
High Court appeal on Kneecap rapper Mo Chara's terror charge - LIVE updates
The appeal is being heard at the Royal Courts of Justice on Wednesday
‘Hero of Munich’ Harry Gregg’s football memorabilia could net £60,000 at auction next month
A treasure trove of football memorabilia belonging to Northern Ireland great Harry Gregg is being sold off at auction.
Changing NI Commonwealth Games flag would risk polarisation, warns Gordon Lyons
Any move to change the flag used to represent Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games risks causing further controversy and polarisation, Gordon Lyons has said.
Cheap Chinese imports to help drive inflation to target, says Bank rate-setter
Cheap imports from China should help bring UK inflation down to target by the middle of this year and help smooth the way for further interest rate cuts, according to a Bank of England policymaker.
Police chief apologises for error in evidence over Maccabi football fan ban
West Midlands Police’s chief constable has apologised to MPs for giving them an error in evidence over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, as the Home Secretary is set to address Parliament.
Rachel Reeves confirms pubs will get ‘more temporary support’
Rachel Reeves has confirmed pubs will receive “more temporary support” in a climbdown from a Budget decision after an outcry over the impact of an upcoming hike in business rates.
House sales slump at Vistry after budget uncertainty drives ‘subdued market’
Housebuilder Vistry saw house sales drop in 2025 after budget uncertainty led to a “more subdued market”.
Ulster Banner to remain NI flag for Commonwealth Games following guidance
"We note this guidance which will be implemented."
UK renewables auction brings 8.4GW of offshore wind power
The Government has secured a record 8.4 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind power in its flagship auction for green energy schemes.
Teen driver with provisional licence caught at 111mph on A1 near Banbridge in uninsured vehicle
An 18-year-old driver who only held a provisional licence is facing court after being detected travelling at more than 100mph on the A1 dual carriageway.
BP cautions over ‘weak’ oil trading and reveals up to £3.7bn in write-downs
BP has warned it expects to book up to five billion dollars (£3.7 billion) in write-downs across its gas and low-carbon energy division as it also said oil trading had been weak in its final quarter.