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• [New] Technology group Wartsila has expanded its long-term partnership with EDF Renewables UK and Ireland (hereafter EDF Renewables) to accelerate the United Kingdom's progress toward achieving clean power by 2030. Wartsila.com
• [New] The Barnett formula and the 24% needs-based factor means the Northern Ireland Executive will continue to have more to spend per person on devolved areas than equivalent UK Government spending across the UK. GOV.UK
• [New] The Northern Ireland Executive will receive an average extra £1.2 billion through the Barnett formula, 24% more to spend per person than the comparable UK Government spending in the rest of the UK, reflecting Northern Ireland's unique circumstances. GOV.UK
• [New] Wartsila has expanded its long-term partnership with EDF Renewables UK and Ireland to accelerate the UK's progress towards achieving clean power by 2030. Energy Global
• [New] The technical implementation of hospitality payment solutions Ireland required sophisticated integration architecture that could seamlessly connect diverse systems while maintaining security, reliability, and performance standards essential for hotel operations. New Payment Innovation Limited
• [New] With an expected doubling of electricity demand by 2030, renewable energy is the key to ensuring the decarbonization of the energy and electricity sector in Ireland. Eventbrite
• Being threatened with homelessness means that it is likely that the assessed household will become homeless within the next 56 days (in England, Scotland, and Wales) or 28 days (in Northern Ireland). Office for National Statistics
• In England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, households will be owed a main duty if they are assessed as eligible for assistance, unintentionally homeless or at risk of becoming unintentionally homeless, and in priority need. Office for National Statistics
• In recent months, Ireland has become a focal point of intense social and political unrest, with the potential for a civil war fueled by widespread discontent over immigration policies. Breaking News Now
• Millions of users in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are impacted by the new laws, which will significantly alter how individuals get and use vaping goods. Simba Vapes Wholesale
• A renewed escalation could see GDP fall1.4% in Ireland by 2026.The trade deal with the US will result in the UK avoiding the direct impact of any trade tariff escalation. KPMG
• Protesters at more than 40 UK locations will be calling for total reform of the water industry in England and Wales, and clearer monitoring and transparency of the sewage crisis in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Isle Of Thanet News
• As Dublin Airport continues to expand its international connections, travelers from Northern Ireland will have even more options to explore the vast opportunities that await across the Atlantic. Northern Ireland Travel News
• The UK Government has invested more than £40m in RFDEW research which it says will support 135 highly skilled jobs in Northern Ireland and the South East of England. The i Paper
• The UK government maintains its own threat level system, with the national terrorism threat currently at level 3 on a scale of 5, while Northern Ireland specifically has a higher threat level of 4. Spreaker
• In the EU, energy diversification efforts may support LNG infrastructure jobs, but tariffs could harm energy-intensive industries, particularly in Ireland and Germany. Oilfield Workers
• The vast majority of routine checks and certificates for animal and plant products will be removed completely, including between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. SKY
• As the Irish government's National Payments Strategy emphasizes, card payment trends Ireland 2025 represent a significant opportunity for businesses to enhance operations and improve customer experiences. New Payment Innovation Limited
• The Finnish government could look to Northern Ireland as an example of a country whose long-term vision has helped support decades of strong decision-making in infrastructure planning. Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• Northern Ireland is projected to lead UK house price growth in 2025, continuing its strong performance with forecasted increases of 7-9%. Lendlord
• Foyle Port in Northern Ireland is preparing for a rise in cruise tourism in 2025, with the number of ship calls expected to increase by 21% compared to 2019. Late Cruise News - Breaking Cruise News Latest Cruise N
• When fully implemented, the Windsor Framework will apply UK public health and consumer protection standards to all retail food and drink moving into Northern Ireland for local consumption. Bao Quoc Dan
• We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to influence water industry reform in England and Wales, as well as upcoming political priorities for elections in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Surfers Against Sewage

Last updated: 19 June 2025