ASOS to create over 180 jobs in Northern Ireland with new Tech Hub

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today announced that ASOS, one of the world’s leading online fashion retailers, is to invest £14million in a new Tech Hub in Belfast and create 184 new jobs over the next three years.




Lyons launches NI Apprenticeship Awards 2022

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today launched the Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2022.




Health Minister announces grants to support mental health services

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced the allocation of £8.7m in support grants to a range of charitable and community organisations providing mental health services.




Portal for Spend Local card applications open

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today announced that the portal for applications to the High Street Scheme is now open. The Minister said: “This is a big day in the rollout of the High Street scheme. I am delighted to announce that the portal for applications for the Spend Local card has now opened.”




Mallon to review strategic planning policy on oil and gas development, including development involving fracking

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon MLA announced today that she is commencing a review of strategic planning policy on oil and gas development. The review will include consideration of unconventional hydrocarbon development, commonly referred to as fracking.