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Health14 August 2025Archive brief

New policy for Northern Ireland's civil servants will require them to work at least two days in the office from September.

A new policy for Northern Ireland's civil servants will require them to work at least two days in the office from September. Many have continued to work from home following the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Belfast Herald Newsdesk2 min read

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A new policy for Northern Ireland's civil servants will require them to work at least two days in the office from September. Many have continued to work from home following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The development formed part of the day's news across Northern Ireland. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to BBC News on 14 August 2025.

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