A first of its kind research study found that children in Northern Ireland exploited by paramilitaries and organised crime groups are not being formally identified as victims of modern slavery and human trafficking – despite indicators that they may meet the criteria.

The latest Northern Ireland Inter-Departmental Business Register (IDBR) statistics were released this morning by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA).

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has appointed Mrs Jacqueline Dixon MBE as Chair of the governing body of Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC) and Professor Malachy Ó Néill as Chair of the governing body of North West Regional College (NWRC).

Education Minister Paul Givan has cut the first sod on a major capital construction project at Abbey Community College.

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £590,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on A29 Armagh Road Keady will commence on Monday 9 June 2025.