Michael Cousins Acting Managing Editor

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In the news today:

* Confusion over £400 energy discount for Northern Ireland

* Northern Ireland Centennial: final preparations for colossal parade

* Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: documentary marks Her Majesty’s 70 years on the throne and gives insight on monarch

* Covid rates ‘likely to spike again later in year’

Opinion:

* Morning View: A financial support package which shows why Northern Ireland is fortunate to be in UK

* Letters: Unionists have been far too relaxed about taking lectures and letting others write the narrative