Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced that Professor Mark Taylor will be Northern Ireland’s first Regional Clinical Director for Elective Care.

DAERA has today launched a consultation on Northern Ireland’s Fourth Carbon Budget. The 16-week consultation will run from 28 July 2025 to 17 November 2025 and seeks views on the setting of the level of the Fourth Carbon Budget for Northern Ireland.

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that £420,000 carriageway resurfacing works on the A43 Glenravel Road, Cargan will commence on Monday 11 August.

Justice Minister Naomi Long has asked the Director General of the Northern Ireland Prison Service to examine the current process of pre-release testing arrangements and to identify any areas where improvements can be made.

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced his support for Revitalise Phase 3; the successful town centre regeneration programme aimed at supporting local businesses and enhancing the vibrancy of our high streets.