Urgent action needed by PM on fuel and energy costs – First Minister and deputy First Minister

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have written to the Prime Minister urging him to take immediate action in response to the escalating impact of rising fuel and energy costs on households and businesses here.




Lyons invests £200,000 for repairs to Northern Ireland’s historic churches

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced £200,000 in funding towards the long term sustainability of Northern Ireland’s historic church buildings.




Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme opens for applications

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has announced the opening of the 2026-27 Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme (NIRFP).




Minister Muir publishes Rural Needs Annual Monitoring Report 2024-2025

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA, has published the eighth Rural Needs Annual Monitoring Report.




Major investment to drive economic development in North Belfast

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced a £3.75m investment which will see three buildings in North Belfast transformed to provide community-based facilities including expanded workspace for new and growing businesses.