The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has released two statistical reports.

Justice Minister Naomi Long has offered her congratulations to the staff of Hydebank Wood Secure College, who have received a prestigious award from the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA).

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a £150,000 investment in a Festive Lighting Scheme to enhance the existing schemes in the town centres of Ballymena, Larne, and Carrickfergus.

Education Minister Paul Givan has launched an online survey inviting schools and education stakeholders to help develop a new curriculum framework for Northern Ireland.

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has pledged support for city centres with a flexible approach to parking management within the Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) across the north.