The Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland (AWB) has confirmed changes to pay for agricultural workers. At a meeting of the AWB on Friday 27 February 2026, the Board agreed the rates from 1 April 2026. The rates are: read more
Northern Ireland’s third action plan for building climate change resilience was launched today by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir. read more
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has introduced a new mapping resource designed to enhance the protection of breeding wading birds in Northern Ireland. read more
The introduction of a voluntary contributions scheme for wastewater infrastructure will help unlock more residential and commercial development opportunities, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has said. read more
The labour market statistics were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency. read more