Progress on skills gap welcome, but a continued focus on skills is key

The Department for the Economy today published the findings of the Northern Ireland Employer Skills Survey 2024, which examines the skills challenges faced by businesses.

Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2026: Invest in Talent – Your Future Business

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced the dates for Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2026.

Minister confirms restoration of pay parity for health service staff

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has today issued a statement as follows:

Automatic passporting to Help with Health Costs scheme to be reinstated from December

The automatic entitlement to free sight tests, dental treatment and travel costs for health service treatment is to be introduced from 1 December for eligible Universal Credit (UC) recipients.

Kimmins congratulates new President of the Institution of Civil Engineers

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has congratulated David Porter as he starts his year as President of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).