Cost of living

Young drivers in Northern Ireland now face the highest car insurance premiums in the UK, overtaking London after a 10% rise in prices, new figures reveal. Picture: unsplash

NI 'now most expensive region' for young drivers as insurance prices soar

Around 860,000 households in Northern Ireland are set to benefit from a £63 reduction in their electricity costs as the Household Electricity Discount Scheme gets under way this week. Picture: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images.

How and when NI households will receive their £63 electricity bill support

firmus energy has announced an increase on their regulated gas tariffs of 8.98%, for domestic and small business customers in the Ten Towns gas network areas Picture: Frédéric Moreau / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images.

firmus energy announces tariff increases

From left: Raymond Gormley, Consumer Council for Northern Ireland; Fiona Magee, Advice NI; Communities Minister Gordon Lyons; Nicole Lappin, Chair NIHE and David Blevings, Northern Ireland Oil Federation

Northern Ireland home heating oil £100 voucher scheme opening date announced

A free pre-loved uniform shop is to be held this weekend in Portadown. Picture: Robin Worrall on Unsplash

Free pre-loved uniforms for Portadown, Lurgan and Craigavon schools

Older drivers in Northern Ireland are being hit harder than almost anywhere else in the UK for spreading the cost of their car insurance, new data has shown. Picture: unsplash

Older Northern Ireland drivers punished most for paying car insurance monthly

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced further measures to support students. The additional support has been welcomed by NUS-USI President (pictured) Ben Friel. Picture: Department for the Economy

Thousands of NI students to get higher maintenance loans and grants

MFC Sport’s headquarters in Springtown, Derry / Londonderry.

NI schools encouraged to sign up for teamwear brand's support programme

A 15.65% tariff increase in the Ten Towns network has been announced by firmus energy. Iconic Media Group

Power NI and firmus energy announce price increases

Mayor of Derry Ruairí McHugh with Concern's Retail Development Manager Fiona Anderson at 2a Castle Street in Derry / Londonderry.

Concern Worldwide to open first charity pop-up shop in Derry / Londonderry

Abigail Semple Skipper from ‘Make it Fab’ will be sharing tips and tricks for mending clothes at Antrim and Newtownabbey’s Reuse and Repair Fayre.

Join Antrim and Newtownabbey’s Reuse and Repair Fayre

New research says almost half of Northern Ireland homeowners are putting off vital property repairs. Picture: unsplash

Cash-strapped Northern Ireland homeowners putting off repairs

Drivers in Northern Ireland are seeing almost no benefit from falling car insurance costs, with premiums here barely budging compared to the rest of the UK. Picture: Google

Northern Ireland drivers see smallest decrease in car insurance prices

Cllr Brian Higginson secures early release of community funding. Pic credit: LDRS

Council community funding released early amid cost of living crisis

Cllr Declan Lynch urged the council to find funding for the Ulster Irish Dancing Championships. Pic credit: LDRS

Irish Dancing Championships could be forced to move out of Lisburn

Councillor Gary Hynds says time machine would be needed to meet recycling targets. Pic credit: McAuley Multimedia

Councillor says time machine needed to meet recycling targets

Alliance Cllr Jessica Bamford calls for a cap on home heating oil prices. Pic credit: LCCC

Council calls on Stormont to cap heating oil prices amid

Local women share their concerns with the Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Women share their cost of living concerns with the Prime Minister

The cost of renting a home in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon has increased by 45% since the start of the Covid pandemic, new research from PropertyPal reveals. Picture: unsplash

Cost of renting a home in ABC Borough up 45% since 2020

The cost of renting a home in Causeway Coast and Glens has increased by 48% since the start of the Covid pandemic, new research from PropertyPal has revealed. Picture: unsplash

Cost of renting a home in Causeway Coast and Glens up 48% since 2020

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart.

MP calls for fuel duty cut and VAT removal on heating oil as prices surge

Oil prices are soaring due to the Middle East conflict. Picture: Iconic Media Group

Here are the average home heating oil prices in your area as NI oil prices soar

A shopper carrying red sale bags marked with a bold percentage sign, symbolising seasonal discounts and bargain hunting

Free Top Buys email finds the best UK deals this February

New data from CompareNI has revealed that young drivers in Northern Ireland have been hit with the biggest rise in car insurance costs anywhere in the UK. Picture: unsplash

These areas of NI are the cheapest for young driver car insurance

Paul McCafferty outside the Belfry Deli in Coleraine, a business he has run for 35 years at the heart of the local community

'I’m so distraught': NI deli to close after 35 years citing falling footfall

More than a third of adults in Northern Ireland will struggle with the cost of Christmas this year according to a new survey. Picture: Sean Gallup/Getty Images.

10 ways to save as survey reveals Christmas will push many NI adults into debt

Storehouse Trust volunteers of the Carryduff foodbank at Killynure House. Pic credit: Storehouse Trust

Carryduff to launch its first social supermarket

Father Christmas helping to launch the Christmas Toy Scheme

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council launches 2025 Christmas toy scheme

The Consumer Council carries out a weekly price check on home heating oil across Northern Ireland. Picture: National World.

Here are the current average prices of home heating oil for where you live

Councillor outraged over delays to demolish Rathmoyne And Coolmoyne towers. Pic credit: LDRS

Concerns over Dunmurry towers demolition delays

At the opening of the new reception area at Lisburn Foodbank are John Leckey MD Bodel, David Heaney Owner Tide Bathrooms, Theresa Mossiey The Eikon Exhibition Centre, Amanda Grehan Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh, Lynsey Caqeua CEO LCC Community Trust, and Rebecca Nelson Fundraising Lead LCC Community Trust. Pic credit: LCC Trust

New reception area opens at Lisburn foodbank

Northern Ireland families are being encouraged to sign up for Tax-Free Childcare. Picture: unsplash

NI working families could be thousands of pounds better off

The Winter Fuel Payment has been confirmed for pensioners in the province. Image: National World

Winter Fuel Payment confirmed for pensioners in Northern Ireland

Adur & Worthing Councils are offering free support to residents who are ‘struggling to afford their energy bills’. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

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The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Neil Kelly, joins members of the Anti-Poverty Steering Group to launch the Anti-Poverty Strategy

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council launches new anti-poverty strategy

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The price of home heating oil is at its lowest in Northern Ireland for more than three years. Picture: National World

Cost of home heating oil drops to lowest in more than three years

Gareth used a company’s online quote service to see if he could save some money

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Road users may wish to plan their journeys in advance with roadworks programmes taking place in the Ballymena area this week. Photo: NI World

Roadworks programmes in the Ballymena area this week