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Roundtable discussion on childcare strategy
The Employers For Childcare Charitable Group hosted a roundtable discussion at Stormont in January to review OFMDFM’s consultation document ‘Towards…
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Small schools funding questioned
A new policy is needed to determine which small schools are needed, according to an independent review of the common…
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We’re not all in it together
Cutting benefits will widen the gap between rich and poor in Northern Ireland with major consequences for social stability, Paddy…
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Parity and welfare
Parity keeps benefits at the same level across the UK but gives Northern Ireland flexibility in how they are administered.…
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Macmillan: practical support for patients
A Q&A with Macmillian’s General Manager in Northern Ireland, Heather Monteverde. Who are Macmillan Cancer Support? We are a UK-wide…
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Welfare reform: getting it right for Northern Ireland
Advice NI Chief Executive Bob Stronge calls on MLAs to recognise advice services as an extra safety net. Since receiving…
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Europe’s powers
A summary of how sovereignty is shared between the EU and its member states. Media coverage of the EU sometimes…
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EU-USA trade talks open
A trans-Atlantic free trade agreement would cut costs for Northern Ireland’s exporters but may also open up local markets to…
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Local risks in EU budget
Cutting the EU budget has been hailed as a success for David Cameron but will restrict major funding programmes in…
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How Europe works
Commission Each of the 27 commissioners is nominated by a member state government and approved by the European Parliament. The…
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