Farming with Nature Transition Scheme payment claim window opens 2 March

DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir is urging applicants to the Farming with Nature Transition Scheme to act promptly, with claims for completed actions to be submitted by 31 March.

Applications invited for Chair of Building Regulations Advisory Committee

The Department of Finance has launched a public appointment competition to recruit a new Chair of the Northern Ireland Building Regulations Advisory Committee (NIBRAC).

Another major milestone in reform of mineral licensing – Archibald

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has today launched a Call for Evidence that will inform a new mineral licensing policy.

Northern Ireland Labour Force Survey – Young People Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) – February 2026

Statistics on young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency.

Executive approval to end Petroleum Exploration and Licensing is welcome: Archibald

Economy Minister, Dr. Caoimhe Archibald, has welcomed the Executive’s agreement to introduce legislation which will permanently end petroleum exploration and licensing here.