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Geldof calls for new solutions to global food crisis at Belfast summit

Bob Geldof has said the “fight for food is the fight for life” at a global summit in Belfast. Geldof also said sustainability in a finite world is a “myth” and called for new solutions to the global food crisis. The singer and songwriter opened the ...

03 Oct 2023 at 16:59

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Call for moratorium on evictions and rent freezes

An online petition has been launched calling for a moratorium on evictions and rent freezes across the rental sector. Speaking to Derry News, Sinead Quinn, spokesperson for the local protest group Derry Against Fuel Poverty, said the petition ...

17 Oct 2022 at 13:45

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Rise in Derry poverty should "embarrass" Executive parties, says Cllr Harkin

People Before Profit councillor, Shaun Harkin, says the Executive parties should be “embarrassed” over the rise of poverty in Derry. A motion put forward by Cllr Harkin on poverty was passed in June by Derry City & Strabane District Council. ...

09 Nov 2021 at 15:18

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Funding initiative to aid Derry schools through difficult times ahead

Poverty in our society is often hidden behind closed doors. However today, with the continued rise in the cost of essentials like food and fuel, it is much more visible as many families struggle to heat their homes and feed their children. ...

18 Jan 2023 at 09:05

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Derry's democratic deficit

The lifting of covid access restrictions has exposed what campaign group, Derry Action Against Fuel Poverty, described as a “democratic deficit” at the heart of local and regional government. The campaign group’s claim centres on the fact ...

15 Dec 2022 at 13:32

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Problems with £600 vouchers

It has emerged that customers are facing problems with the Energy Bills Support Scheme and Alternative Fuel Payment NI vouchers issued to Power NI customers. In response to issues with the Power NI issued vouchers, Derry Against Fuel ...

19 Jan 2023 at 14:49

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Councillors lock horns in Derry poverty row

A row over poverty in Derry has broken out between Sinn Féin and People Before Profit. Cllr Shaun Harkin of People Before Profit accused Sinn Féin – along with the SDLP and the DUP – of “dragging their feet” in helping Derry's poor ...

22 Dec 2021 at 07:00

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Derry Against Fuel Poverty to march through Derry against rising energy costs

Derry Against Fuel Poverty, a grassroots anti-poverty campaign set up in January 2022 to mobilise working class people in the face of ever rising household bills, has organised a march for Saturday October 1 in the city. The group ...

24 Aug 2022 at 19:00

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Durkan: People in work need fuel poverty support

SDLP Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan has urged Sinn Féin Minister Deirdre Hargey to provide support for working people who are experiencing fuel poverty. Mr Durkan was speaking after the Executive signed off on a £200 ...

13 Jan 2022 at 16:42

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'Confusion' surrounding £600 Energy Support Scheme

Derry Against Fuel Poverty spokesperson Sinead Quinn has commented on the "confusion" surrounding the rollout of the £600 Energy Support Scheme. Ms Quinn said that people had been waiting "patiently" for all household ...

05 Jan 2023 at 19:17

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Council Heating Payment Fund site collapses

It has been reported that the Derry City and Strabane District Council website, which was taking applications for the Heating Payment Fund (Hardship Fund), has crashed. In a social media post, the campaign group, ...

06 Dec 2022 at 11:16

Derry News

Protest to take place against massive fuel bill increases

Derry Against Fuel Poverty have urged people to make their voices heard to their new MLAs this weekend. The group will be holding it's fourth cost of living crisis rally in the city on Saturday, by which time, ...

04 May 2022 at 11:09

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