Independent panel’s final report recommends independent environmental regulator be established for NI

A panel has recommended the establishment of an independent regulator as part of its review into environmental governance in Northern Ireland.




Lyons announces bands and individuals who will benefit from the £1.1m Musical Instruments Programme

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced that 134 grants will be issued to individuals, bands and groups from across Northern Ireland, who have been successful in the 2025/26 Musical Instruments Programme.




Launch of Psychological Professions Forum for NI

A new Psychological Professions Forum for NI has been formally launched to help ensure psychological knowledge and expertise is embedded throughout the health and social care system.




Lyons – US/NI 250 funding programme are open for applications

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced that applications are to open for the US/NI 250 Funding Programme.




New posters launched to strengthen Ending the Harm campaign

A new series of posters have been launched as part of the Executive Programme on Paramilitarism and Organised Crime’s ongoing ‘Ending the Harm’ campaign.