Northern Ireland
Belfast Church Probe Finds Indifference Amid Police Abuse Cases
A Belfast megachurch investigation revealed a culture of indifference to safeguarding, with police probing sexual assault allegations, as UK police face separate high-profile abuse cases.

Northern Ireland Minister Sympathetic to Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Northern Ireland's Education Minister Paul Givan has expressed sympathy for calls to ban social media for young people, as UK ministers consult on a potential prohibition for under-16s. This follows similar moves in Australia and discussions in England.
Northern Ireland households hit by sharp home heating oil price spike
Households across Northern Ireland are facing a sharp increase in home heating oil prices, with some pensioners spending nearly their entire monthly income on refills. The price surge comes amid rising global oil prices following recent Middle East tensions.

Northern Ireland has second-highest low pay rate in UK
Northern Ireland has the second-highest rate of low pay in the UK, according to analysis by the Living Wage Foundation, with hospitality and young workers facing particular challenges.
Belfast Law Firm Launches Group Action for Student Pandemic Compensation
A Belfast legal firm has launched a group action against Northern Ireland universities, arguing that students should receive compensation for educational disruptions during the coronavirus pandemic.