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.

The Normans are coming to Carrickfergus

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed a delegation from Normandy, France to Carrickfergus ahead of the European Year of the Normans in 2027.

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.

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.

Investment Fund key to supporting tourism and boosting regional economic growth – O’Dowd

Finance Minister John O’Dowd has visited a new 24-bed aparthotel in Derry which is set to open this spring.