Housing and Health Ministers launch New Foundations initiative to support care leavers

Housing Minister Gordon Lyons and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt have announced a collaborative new programme to support young people leaving care and help prevent homelessness.

O’Dowd welcomes passing of Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill

Finance Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the Assembly’s support for the Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill which passed its Final Stage of the legislative process today.

Hill Street, Belfast to be pedestrianised from Thursday 4 December

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that Hill Street in Belfast will be a pedestrianised zone from Thursday 4 December 2025.

Appointment of Chair and four Non-Executive members to the Business Services Organisation

Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt has announced the appointment of a Non-Executive Chair and four Non-Executive (Lay) Members to the Business Services Organisation (BSO).

Reduction in spending on off-contract nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers

Spending on off-contract nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers within our Health & Social Care system has reduced by £120m since May 2023.