Appointment to the Historic Monuments Council

The Department for Communities has appointed Cllr Robert Colvin as a Member of the Historic Monuments Council (HMC) from 1 December 2019 until 29 February 2024.




DfE announces next step in plan to reach target of net zero emissions

The Department for the Economy today launched a Call for Evidence to inform the development of a new Energy Strategy for Northern Ireland.




Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2020 finalists announced

The Department for the Economy has announced the three finalists for each of the Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Award 2020 award categories including the Apprentice Award, Higher Level Apprentice Award, Large Employer Innovation Award and SME Innovation Award.




DAERA updates stakeholders on Tranche 3 of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS)

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has updated stakeholders on the next phase of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS).




DAERA clarifies the position on Basic Payment Scheme Entitlement Unit Values for Scheme Year 2020

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today confirmed that the unit value of Basic Payment Scheme entitlements for the 2020 scheme year will be the same as the 2019 year.