Labour Market Statistics July 2025

The labour market statistics were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency.




New Legislation on Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) comes into effect

PCBs are man-made organic compounds which were used in components of various products, including electrical equipment, before they were banned in 1986 under the UN Stockholm Convention.




Minister Launches New Partnership Agreement Between Government and Voluntary and Community Sector

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the new Partnership Agreement between the Northern Ireland Executive and the Voluntary and Community Sector, which marks a significant step forward in strengthening collaboration, trust, and shared purpose across both sectors.




Ministers welcome major benefits and opportunities as The Open returns to the north coast

The First Minister and deputy First Minister have welcomed The Open back to our beautiful north coast, hailing the significant benefits and opportunities presented by the return of golf’s oldest major championship.




Minister welcomes Competition and Markets Authority announcement

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) announcement that Northern Ireland is set to benefit from a social housing funding boost.