Minister launches new Careers Guide to support ethnic minority communities
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has launched a new guide designed to help ethnic minority communities in Northern Ireland access careers information and opportunities.
Water Quality Improvement Strand funding opens for 2026/27
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has announced the opening of the 2026/27 call for applications to the Water Quality Improvement Strand of the Environmental Challenge Fund Competition.
Rathlin Island Ferry and Strangford Lough ferry fares to increase
An increase in fares on Strangford Lough and Rathlin Island ferry service will come into effect on 01 February 2026.
December stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in December 2025:
McWhinney’s Sausages invests £2.2m to increase productivity and growth
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced that Bangor-based McWhinney’s Sausages is investing £2.2 million in new equipment to increase productivity and automation.