Communities Minister announces changes to funding for new social homes

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons today announced a number of changes to increase the delivery of new social homes across Northern Ireland.




Long announces plans to allow broadcasting of courts

News outlets will be able to broadcast sentencing remarks by judges in plans being taken forward by the Department of Justice.




Health Minister opens 2026/2027 Core Grant funding scheme

The Health Minister today launched the Department of Health’s Core Grant funding scheme for 2026/2027.




DfI announces intention to increase Rathlin Island Ferry and Strangford Lough ferry fares

The Department for Infrastructure has announced its intention to increase fares on Strangford Lough and Rathlin Island ferry service.




Ex-post Evaluation of the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2014-2020

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has published the ex-post evaluation of the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme (NIRDP) 2014-2020.