£400 million reserve claim allocation agreed

£400 million reserve claim funding to support departments and public services has been secured.




DAERA welcomes the appointment of four new members to CAFRE College Advisory Group – February 2026

The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs today announced the appointment of four new members to the CAFRE College Advisory Group (CAG).




Health Minister publishes Cass Assessment report for Gender Identity Services

The Health Minister has published a report which assessed Northern Ireland’s Gender Identity Service’s compliance against the 2024 Cass Review.




Publication of the justification report for the Real Living Wage uplift for social care staff

The Department of Health has published a report setting out the evidence base for improving pay and terms and conditions across the independent social care sector.




Oral Ministerial Statement by Gordon Lyons MLA Minister for Communities

Update to the Assembly following the review carried out by the Benefit Fraud and Error Task and Finish Group