A bottle-return scheme where people will be paid to hand in plastic, steel or aluminium for recycling at a collection point is scheduled to come into force in England and Northern Ireland in 2027.

Northern Ireland's population is projected to rise to 1.95 million in mid-2033 before falling to 1.93 million in mid-2047. This is an increase of 1.1% over the 25 years from mid-2022 and one of the findings of the latest statistics published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA).

The UK Government has officially confirmed that a Deposit Return Scheme will be introduced in England and Northern Ireland from October 2027.

Northern Ireland has remained the most “cash heavy” part of the UK, with people here withdrawing more from ATMs than other regions, according to Link who run the cash machine network.

Three years have passed since substantial changes were made to the GB Highway Code, which introduced new rules on a ‘hierarchy of road users’, junction priority, close passes, and much more. While the Northern Ireland government is waiting to see the impact of those changes, Cycling UK has warned that greater delays will cost more lives.

The UK Government is working hard to meet requests for assistance from the devolved Stormont Executive for support in the wake of Storm Eowyn, Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has said.

A rare “stay at home” warning has been issued for parts of the United Kingdom and Ireland as a severe storm lashes the region, bringing dangerous 100mph (160 kmh) winds and unleashing travel chaos.

Storm Eowyn caused havoc Friday as it battered Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland, killing one person and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes without power, flights grounded and schools shut, officials said.

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Young drivers in Northern Ireland are still celebrating after learning their car insurance prices are the cheapest in the United Kingdom.

Snow and heavy rain will sweep across Britain tonight as temperatures fall to -4C and more than 100 areas remain on flood watch following three storms in a week.