New guidance that will facilitate increased visiting in health and social care settings in Northern Ireland will come into effect from this Friday, 7 May 2021, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced.

A £2million Environmental Challenge Fund, launched by Environment Minister Edwin Poots last week, is now open for applications.

Justice Minister Naomi Long has today launched a consultation on proposals to provide the arrangements for funding mediation in civil cases where legal aid has been granted.

Northern Ireland is well positioned to grow and succeed as we begin our second century, Economy Minister Diane Dodds has said.

The Northern Ireland Prison Service has announced the appointment of David Savage as the new Governor of Maghaberry Prison. He will take up post on Monday 3 May having served as Deputy Governor at the Prison since 2019.