ApprenticeshipsNI and Higher Level Apprenticeships in Further Education: Academic year 2024/25

The Department for the Economy has published statistical reports on ApprenticeshipsNI and Higher Level Apprenticeships in Further Education in Northern Ireland, academic year 2024/25.

Habitats Regulations Report underscores the need for urgent action to restore nature in Northern Ireland

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has, for the first time, published a comprehensive statutory report on Northern Ireland’s implementation of the Habitats Regulations for protected habitats and species. The report which covers the period 2019-2024 underscores the urgent need for decisive action to restore nature.

Kimmins announces £450,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme for the A32 Mossfield Road at Sidaire

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £450,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A32 Mossfield Road at Sidaire, between the Drumbulcan Road and Makenny Road, will commence on Monday 2 February 2026.

Storm Chandra update

The Department for Infrastructure has provided an update on the impact Storm Chandra and subsequent weather events as business begins to return to normal.

Stricter BVD measures to be applied from 1 February 2026

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is reminding herd keepers that the next phase of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) controls will take effect from 1 February 2026.