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The Belfast mum of a boy with complex needs says a strike by some staff at his school will have a "profound effect" on her family. Michael Larmour, who attends Glenveagh Special School, is facing two weeks at home because of the action by Unite. 

13-year-old Michael Larmour, who attends Glenveagh Special School, is facing two weeks at home because of strike action by Unite members. 

'School is everything' to boy with complex needs affected by strike

Over 61,500 food parcels were given out last year in Northern Ireland with it being one of the worst hit parts of the UK.

'Imagine not having enough for the tooth fairy': Rise in food bank use revealed

Frances Connolly won the EuroMillions and, after helping family and friends, she has thrown herself into charity work.

'Money liberates you to be the person that you want to be'

One farmer told UTV: “Fertiliser is up from £200 to £900 a ton. The costs just far outstrip what we are getting paid for the milk.”

Rising production costs making farming unsustainable 

Police have urged people to be on their guard.

Couple duped out of £80k in bank transfer scam after 'fraud squad call'

As the cost of living soars, Consumer Council stats show the latest figures for fuel.

Latest fuel price index shows almost 30p increase at pumps

How minimum unit pricing would change price of alcohol and would it actually work?

How much would a pint cost under health minister's alcohol price plan

The Royal Mint will recreate iconic designs in high definition for the first time, using to the latest technology and techniques.

King Billy to feature on remastered coins

The report said that Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish Governments should be given minimum funding guarantees by Westminster or enhanced borrowing powers.

Devolved governments should be able to launch own furlough schemes - report

Of this, the Scottish Government is being allocated £440 million, the Welsh Government £270 million and the Northern Ireland Executive £150 million.

Covid funding for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland doubled

The Belfast Region City Deal has been described as transformative for the regional economy and local people.

Sign off of ‘monumental’ £1bn Belfast city deal welcomed

Conor Murphy made the call to the Treasury as gas prices continue to rise in Northern Ireland.

Stormont Finance Minister urges VAT exemption on energy bills

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots says the UK-New Zealand Free Trade agreement is a “very serious threat to our farmers”

Poots: NZ trade deal a 'very serious threat' to Northern Ireland's farmers

SDLP minister Nichola Mallon has criticised Sinn Fein for "spin" around a decision not to approve an extension in NI to the £20 uplift to Universal Credit.

SDLP and Sinn Fein clash over Universal Credit funding

As energy bills soar, one west Belfast family with five children say they will be forced to make some difficult decisions this winter.

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