Automatic passporting to Help with Health Costs scheme to be reinstated from December

The automatic entitlement to free sight tests, dental treatment and travel costs for health service treatment is to be introduced from 1 December for eligible Universal Credit (UC) recipients.

Housing Order declared to protect poultry from Avian Influenza

Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland (NI) from 00:01 on Thursday 06 November 2025.

Re-appointment of Members to the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (CNCC)

Environment Minister Andrew Muir has announced the re-appointment of three Members of the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside.

Final call for views on the future of CCEA GCSEs, AS levels and A levels

Education Minister Paul Givan has issued a final call for responses to the consultation on improving GCSE, AS and A level qualifications offered by CCEA.

Kimmins announces plans to tackle inconsiderate pavement parking

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced she will bring forward legislation to tackle inconsiderate pavement parking across the north.