The Committee for the Economy is seeking evidence on the Credit Unions (Amendment) Bill.
If you are a credit union member, employee, volunteer, representative body or stakeholder, the Committee wants to hear your views by 4 December: lk.cmte.fyi/CU
ALT Blue graphic from the Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for the Economy promoting a call for evidence on the Credit Unions (Amendment) Bill. The Northern Ireland Assembly logo appears in the top left corner, with "Committee for the Economy" displayed across the top. Large white text reads: "Call for Evidence. Share your views on the Credit Unions (Amendment) Bill." Additional text states: "Survey closes 4 December 2026."A speech bubble and pencil icon, symbolising feedback and consultation, is shown near the bottom left of the graphic. On the right side, a large circular photograph shows a close-up of a calculator resting on £20 banknotes and coins, representing money, savings and financial services.
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☑️ Committee of the Regions - UK Contact Group meets in Parliament Buildings
☑️ MEPs debate EU–UK summit
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ALT Image is the banner of the Brexit and Beyond Newsletter. on the far left of the centre of the image is the Assembly's Blue Flax logo - to the right are the words Brexit and Beyond Newsletter 21 September 2026. Along the top and bottom of the rectangular image are a range of photographs, these include: The Speaker, Edwin Poots MLA with the Secretary of State. Chris Bryant MP, the First and deputy First Minister with the UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, he Minister for Intergovernmental Relations and European Relations, Hamish Falconer MP with his European counterpart, Commissioner Maros Šefčovič, the Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee pictured on the Great Hall staircase in Parliament Buildings as well as images of the exterior of Parliament Buildings and the inside of the Assembly Chamber.
"We have so much in common between Northern Ireland and Utah and we know there are opportunities to invest" - The Governor of Utah @GovCox led a delegation from the state to meet the Speaker yesterday.
Speaker Edwin Poots MLA welcomed the Governor of Utah Spencer J. Cox, and a delegation from the Utah State Legislature, to Parliament Buildings today.
@govcox signed the visitor book before the Speaker gave a tour of the Assembly and Senate Chambers.
ALT Governor Cox and Speaker Poots stand on the balcony of Parliament Buildings with the parkland estate behind them. The Governor is looking to his left at the Speaker who is gesturing with his hands during their conversation.
ALT Wide shot of the Speaker's Office with the delegation sitting on leather sofas as the Speaker and Governor sit centrally in conversation. Around them is the blue coloured walls and deep blue carpets.
ALT Speaker Poots walks ahead of Governor Cox as the men enter the Assembly Chamber, passing by the front bench of seats. The rich mahogany coloured panels of the chamber surround them, with blue leather padded seats behind the benches.
ALT The delegation of seven men stand with the Speaker at the foot of the staircase, with the Assembly's Clerk/Chief Executive Lesley Hogg standing to the right.
The Committee for the Economy is seeking evidence on the Credit Unions (Amendment) Bill. If you are a credit union member, employee, volunteer, representative body or stakeholder, the Committee wants to hear your views by 4 December: lk.cmte.fyi/CU
We hear from the Chair about its major report into Northern Ireland’s Energy Strategy.
The Committee has made 11 recommendations, as Daniel McCrossan MLA says: “Northern Ireland cannot afford to lose momentum”.
Read the report in full: lk.cmte.fyi/11TO_
The @EU_CoR Contact Group met in the Senate Chamber this week, bringing together parliamentarians and representatives from devolved, regional, and local authorities across the UK and EU.
The group provides a forum for dialogue and political partnership at the subnational level and to discuss matters arising from the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
ALT Group image as four rows of Members stand on the stairs of the Great Hall. The marble walls and flower displays either side of the group are also visible.
ALT Speaker Edwin Poots stands to the left as another member watches from a seated position beside him in the Senate Chamber. There is a TV screen displaying part of a presentation at the far left and in the background of the image is the throne seat of the Senate chamber
ALT Wide shot taken from above in the public gallery showing a full Senate Chamber with members sitting around the benches and central table during the meeting. The red floor and benches dominate the colour of the image, with the lighter walls surrounding it.
ALT This image shows a man and two women during the debate sitting facing the camera at the red benches of the Senate chamber. In the background there is the red carpet of the chamber and the brown main entrance door, as well as a small table with literature on top.
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We are warning that time is running out if key targets within the Northern Ireland Energy Strategy are to be met by 2030. There can be no further delays – barriers must be removed so that delivery can be accelerated. Read our report: lk.cmte.fyi/PACReportNIEnerg…
ALT On the left of this rectangular graphic is a portrait-shaped photo of the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Daniel McCrossan MLA. On the right side of the graphic, there is a portrait-shaped black text box with white writing. A quote from the Chair reads: “The Energy Strategy presents a major economic opportunity. It has the potential to attract investment, create jobs, improve energy security and support the transition to a low-carbon economy. However, opportunities will not wait indefinitely." Below the text is the Chair’s name and title. The Assembly’s flax logo is shown in white on the bottom right of the graphic.
The Committee for the Economy is seeking evidence on the Credit Unions (Amendment) Bill. If you are a credit union member, employee, volunteer, representative body or stakeholder, the Committee wants to hear your views by 4 December: lk.cmte.fyi/CU
ALT Blue promotional graphic from the Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for the Economy. The text reads: “Call for Evidence. Share your views on the Credit Unions (Amendment) Bill. Survey closes 4 December 2026.” On the right, a hand is shown dropping a coin into a small black purse in front of a yellow circular background. A speech bubble and pencil icon representing feedback appears at the bottom left, with the Northern Ireland Assembly logo at the top left.