Northern Ireland District News
The latest news and information for your District
Northern Ireland households to start receiving £600...
Support for energy bills coming to Northern Ireland, with vouchers beginning to reach people today, and delivery continuing over the next...
Read more
The Fed learns Irish titles will cease...
The Fed has been advised that UK mainland editions of the Irish Independent and Sunday Irish Independent which are currently published on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays will cease to be distributed in England, Scotland, and Wales with effect from Sunday, December 18....
Read more
Northern Ireland Energy Bill Relief Scheme
Northern Ireland members of the Fed welcome the confirmation of the details of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme.
Read more
Retailers repeat calls for minimum unit pricing...
Independent retailers on both sides of the Irish border have confirmed their support for the introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP)...
Read more
New Covid-19 self-isolation rules for Northern Ireland
From today (July 4) the self-isolation rules for people in Northern Ireland who test positive for Covid-19 have changed. Adults who test positive are advised to avoid contact with others for five days after the test or from the day symptoms started. As children tend...
Read more
Improve your management skills
Members in Northern Ireland can take advantage of a heavily subsidised practical leadership and management training programme designed to help you boost your business performance, resilience and long-term growth. Help to Grow: Management is a 12-week programme which...
Read more
New GAA Championship magazine is a winner
Fed members on both sides of the Irish border can cash in on sales of a new magazine previewing the forthcoming...
Read more
Newspread deals another blow to struggling retailers
News retailers on both sides of the Irish border are being hit with another rise in overheads, after wholesaler and distributor Newspread announced a weekly surcharge of €2.20 in the Republic and £2 in Northern Ireland. In a letter to retailers, Newspread blames the...
Read more
Fed retailer’s TV interview on carrier bag levy
Fed member Judith Mercer was recently interviewed by Ulster TV on the increased carrier bag levy that was put in place in Northern Ireland on Friday, April 1. The levy increased from 5p to 25p, with the Stormont government stating the profits would be used to fund...
Read more
New posters created to help Northern Ireland...
The Fed has created a range of posters to aid retailers in Northern Ireland as they prepare for the carrier bag...
Read more
Call for ban on sales of tobacco...
Health campaigners have called for a ban on sales of tobacco and vaping products to anyone under 21 in Ireland.
Read more
Retailers welcome prospect of minimum unit pricing...
Independent retailers on both sides of the Irish border have reacted positively to the opening of consultation on the introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol in Northern Ireland. MUP came into effect in the Republic on January 1, sparking fears of a...
Read more