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Nursing union to be balloted for strike action over failure to deliver pay award

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By James McCarthy Verified
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The Royal College of Nursing in Northern Ireland has opened a ballot for industrial action and strike action among nursing staff employed in Health and Social Care, following the continued failure to deliver a pay award for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Eligible members now have until Friday, 20th November 2026, to return their ballot papers and are being urged to vote in support of both action short of strike and full strike action.
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DUP welcome Court of Appeal ruling on Drumcree march

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By James McCarthy Verified
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The DUP have welcomed the Court of Appeal ruling that has once again upheld the Parades Commission determination in relation to Drumcree This afternoon, senior judges rejected claims by Garvaghy Road residents that the Parades Commission made a flawed determination over the route in Portadown. The Portadown District Lodge had been given permission for a return march on Sunday, 27th September which led to a stand-off.
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Jim Allister refuses to deny discussions on Carla Lockhart defecting to TUV

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By James McCarthy Verified
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TUV leader Jim Allister has refused to confirm or deny whether he has had discussions with DUP MP Carla Lockhart following speculation that she could be about to defect to his party. Mr Allister was asked about the idea multiple times on BBC Radio Ulster's Nolan Show this morning. Speaking on the programme, he said he would not breach "confidential conversations" that they had had and hit out at the DUP for not giving her enough support.
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