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.

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).

Emergency crews are cleaning up after a storm bearing record-breaking winds left at least one person dead and more than a million without power across the island of Ireland and Scotland.

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

Millions of people in Ireland and northern parts of the U.K. are being urged to stay at home as hurricane-force winds disabled power networks.

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.

The storm brought 100 mile-per-hour winds to the island and also battered Scotland and northern England. Britain’s weather office issued a red warning, its highest level of alert.

The British government is working hard to meet requests for assistance from the devolved Stormont Executive for support in the wake of Storm Éowyn, Secretary of State Hilary Benn has said. Mr Benn also said that NIE Networks is considering whether goodwill payments should be made to those whose supply has been affected.

One of the strongest storms in decades leads to cancelled flights, suspended rail services, and closed schools.

Northern Ireland international Ethan Galbraith has been linked with a move to Championship side Swansea City after impressing at Leyton Orient.