Minister Archibald addresses Social Enterprise annual conference

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has thanked the social enterprise sector for its work in creating opportunity, strengthening communities and contributing directly to our economic future.

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.

BVD movement restrictions on breeding-age females to begin on 1 March 2026

DAERA is to introduce new movement restrictions for breeding age females in herds where a Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) positive animal has been detected.

All schools now equipped with life-saving defibrillators

Education Minister Paul Givan has announced that every school in Northern Ireland now has a life-saving defibrillator on site.

Lyons announces completion of Lisburn Wayfinding Signage Project

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced the completion of the Lisburn Orientation and Walkability Wayfinding project.