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  • 10-Mar-2010

    Some Form of Boiler Scrappage Possible for NI

    Following a recent motion brought by the DUP, the Minister for Social Development, Margaret Ritchie has indicated that she is unlikely to implement a Boiler Scrappage Scheme under the same terms to th ...
  • 08-Mar-2010

    International Women's Day

    Today is International Women’s Day which is aimed at inspiring women across the world and celebrating their achievements. The theme for 2010 is Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All.
  • 05-Mar-2010

    Fermanagh CAB Launches New RBL Service

    Fermanagh CAB Launches of the new service, to provide advice and support in Northern Ireland to current and ex- serving members of the Armed Forces and their families was launched yesterday 04 03 2010 ...
  • 04-Mar-2010

    Rates Deferment Scheme for Pensioners Introduced

    A new method of payment, which allows pensioners who own and occupy their own homes to defer payment of their rates bills has been introduced.
  • 02-Mar-2010

    More Cold Weather Payments Announced

    There will be another round of Cold Weather Payments in some parts of Northern Ireland due to sub zero temperatures during the past few weeks.
  • 02-Mar-2010

    The State Pension is Changing from 6 April 2010

    Changes to the State Pension from 6 April 2010 mean more people will qualify for it.
  • 02-Mar-2010

    Does your Employer Have a Drugs Testing Policy?

    Recent research conducted in Northern Ireland by Randox Laboratories in Antrim has found that more than one third of companies here have sacked or disciplined employees for using drugs.
  • 25-Feb-2010

    Upcoming Changes to Gas Safety in Northern Ireland

    From 1st April 2010 the Gas Safe Register will replace CORGI gas registration in Northern Ireland.
  • 22-Feb-2010

    Bullied at Work? Get help and Advice

    There is no one piece of legislation which specifically defines and outlaws bullying at work and therefore it is not possible to bring a direct complaint to an industrial tribunal about bullying.
  • 16-Feb-2010

    Hike in Credit Card Rates

    Figures released this week show that credit card interest rates are at their highest level for 12 years despite the Bank of England's low base rate. The average interest rate charged on credit cards ...
  • 15-Feb-2010

    Get help with your rates bill

    Following today's announcement about the striking of the district rate by Northern Ireland Councils, Citizens Advice is urging people to find out if they qualify for help with their rates bills.
  • 12-Feb-2010

    Royal British Legion Benefits & Money Advice Service - Citizens Advice Belfast Service Officially Launched

    A new service to provide advice and support in Northern Ireland to current and ex- serving members of the Armed Forces and their families was launched today at Belmont Tower, Belfast.
  • 12-Feb-2010

    Court Service Stats Show Decrease in Repossessions

    The Northern Ireland Court Service today published statistics for writs and originating summonses issued in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court.
  • 27-Jan-2010

    CAB: Helping Clients Through the Bankruptcy Process

    Fermanagh CAB was featured in last night's (Tuesday 26th January 2010) BBC Newsline program for its role in assisting one of its clients through the Bankruptcy process.