Education Minister Peter Weir expected to announce cancellation of all GCSE, AS and A-level examinations in Northern Ireland

NI public ordered to stay at home - legally enforceable from Friday

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Subscribe              Jan 6, 2021           Good morning Welcome to your morning update from the team at the News Letter * In breaking news: It's expected that Peter Weir will announce later today that all GCSE, AS and A-level examinations in Northern Ireland will not go ahead this year. Stay with us for updates.  * An order for people in Northern Ireland to stay at home - to stop the spread of Covid-19 - will become legally enforceable from Friday. * Sam McBride writes: A small businessman last night told of his anger as the Irish Sea border which the government claims is non-existent has suddenly forced him to suspend trading - while products continue to vanish from supermarket shelves across Northern Ireland. * A woman left bereaved by the IRA has described as "outrageous" the amount of time given over to innocent Troubles victims in a new documentary, being broadcast tonight. * The Met Office has issued a yellow status weather warning of snow and ice for all of Northern Ireland. Have a good day Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor Why not start off the New Year with a digital subscription to have unlimited access to the work of our top journalists, thought-provoking columnists and exclusive content from as little as £1 a month? Check out your subscription options here.             NI public ORDERED to stay at home - legally enforceable from Friday           The NI Executive last night agreed a package of additional restrictions given the high levels of Covid-19 transmission in the community.                 Irish Sea border which Secretary of State Brandon Lewis claims doesn't exist empties shelves and ends business in Northern Ireland   A small businessman last night told of his anger as the Irish Sea border which the government claims is non-existent has suddenly forced him to suspend trading - while products continue to vanish from supermarket shelves across Northern Ireland.           Stormont meeting again today to try to clarify exam situation for students   The Stormont executive will discuss exams and school transfer tests when it meets later today.           IRA victims get under five minutes of 87-minute Martin McGuinness documentary   A woman left bereaved by the IRA has described as "outrageous" the amount of time given over to innocent Troubles victims in a new documentary, being broadcast tonight.           Top customs expert admits: New Irish Sea border is 'cumbersome' and hugely complex – even for me, with 40 years experience   One of the world's customs experts has admitted that even he has found the first few days of the new border "very tough" because "there are so many processes".           Jonny McCambridge: The big snow of '86 and the old wooden sledge   There is a fierce coldness to these post-Christmas days.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: School master takes legal action against Protestant minister   From the News Letter, January 6, 1869       Drivers urged to check licence expiry date or risk fine as automatic extension ends   The DVLA is urging drivers to check their licence expiry date or risk a substantial fine.                             Ian Baraclough has high hopes for 2021           Ian Baraclough wants Northern Ireland to put the disappointment of missing out on a place at Euro 2020 by qualifying for the next World Cup finals.                   Flashback: Mark Hughes sacked as Stoke manager following FA Cup defeat on this day in 2018   Stoke sacked manager Mark Hughes on this day in 2018 after their shock FA Cup exit at the hands of Coventry.       Irish Premiership games set to be postponed as two squads self-isolate   Larne's derby clash with Carrick Rangers and Ballymena United's encounter with Coleraine scheduled for this Saturday are set to be called off in line with the NI Football League's Covid-19 policy.       Know your sport? Try our fun quiz.   Test your sporting knowledge.                   View more news

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