The Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) is urging consumers to be on their guard against scams during this festive shopping period.

Education Minister Paul Givan has announced that an additional 2.500 children in 105 pre-school settings from throughout Northern Ireland will be offered full-time pre-school education from September 2025.

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched a consultation on a new Fuel Poverty Strategy for Northern Ireland and new energy efficiency scheme for low-income, vulnerable households.

The economic output statistics were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA).

Finance Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald has today presented the Executive’s Draft Budget launching a 12-week consultation giving the public the opportunity to have their say.