There are about 134,000 claimants of universal credit in NI - but a £20 a week top up has ended.

A panel investigating homes for unmarried mothers says there could be criminal cases to answer.

However, Paul Givan says it is prudent to plan to manage health service pressures.

The findings came in a survey conducted for the main organisation representing Troubles victims.

Ireland's Central Bank expects the economy to return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year.

Sex offender Liam Adams, brother of ex-Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams, died from cancer in 2019.

Republic of Ireland striker Callum Robinson says he has chosen not to be vaccinated against Covid-19, despite twice contracting the virus.

Concerns over Dr Watt's clinical practice prompted the biggest ever patient recall in NI in 2018.

NI Secretary Brandon Lewis is facing a legal challenge from anti-abortion campaigners

The paper says its closure is due to trading conditions in print media, as well as the pandemic.

Internal police investigations have led to three PSNI officers being dismissed, the force confirmed.

About 1,000 people who applied for a £100 voucher found their National Insurance number had been used.

A Ballymoney care home, which has been ordered to close, had been running an "invest-in-rooms scheme".

Letters and consent forms for the Covid vaccination will be issued to students mid-to-late October.

The total number of coronavirus-linked deaths in NI since the start of the pandemic is 2,573.

It is understood both patients and staff are affected by the outbreaks at two wards.

The Department of Health says those classed as immunosuppressed have now been identified.

An industry body representing the sector says some operators are at risk of going out of business.

The virus was mentioned on the death certificates of 55 people in the week up to 24 September.

Grace Vine says it was "inhumane" that she was unable to visit her 89-year-old father at Daisy Hill.

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BBC News NI explains the application process for the High Street Spend Local Scheme.

The secrets of mother-and-baby homes have been shattered by the brave testimonies of survivors.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Conn Kilpatrick revealed his addiction racked up debts of more than £10,000 on two separate occasions.

One woman says she's been "left in the dark" during her 18 months with long Covid.

More than 13,000 women were sent to mother-and-baby homes and Magdalene Laundries.

Prof Phil Scraton says the issue of mother-and-baby homes in Ireland has been a "blight" on society.

A panel of experts commissioned is to announce the terms of an inquiry into institutions for unmarried mothers in Northern Ireland.

A woman with long Covid says she feels angry and frustrated at the lack of help in Northern Ireland.

A rail lobby group wants Translink to add 21 new carriages to the line as soon as possible.

The men, aged 36, 39 and 45, were all detained on Tuesday under the Terrorism Act.

One person escaped injury in the blaze which police are treating as suspected arson.

Bernard Gallagher became a household name in Ireland's north west in the early 1900s.

A top health official says the country is "in a good place" to lift remaining restrictions.

The man in his 40s was pronounced dead in hospital. Two in their 20s sustained serious injuries.

The plan envisages a total investment of €165bn (£141m) on projects between now and 2030.

John Murphy, 61, appears at Dublin District Court charged with possession of cannabis worth €13K.

An immunology expert says the scheme was a "a big incentive" for people to get vaccinated.

The scheme would help to compensate homeowners whose houses are affected by mica.

The vaccines are initially being offered to people who are immunocompromised.

Irish passport holders who have an NI vaccine certificate can now access the EU Covid Certificate.