Education Minister Paul Givan has paid tribute to Mr John Wilkinson OBE, former Principal of Dromore High School, following the sad news of his passing.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced that Professor Mark Taylor will be Northern Ireland’s first Regional Clinical Director for Elective Care.

DAERA has today launched a consultation on Northern Ireland’s Fourth Carbon Budget. The 16-week consultation will run from 28 July 2025 to 17 November 2025 and seeks views on the setting of the level of the Fourth Carbon Budget for Northern Ireland.

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that £420,000 carriageway resurfacing works on the A43 Glenravel Road, Cargan will commence on Monday 11 August.

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced that leading Newry contractor McGuinness Mechanical Engineering (MGME) is set to double its turnover and increase exports by almost £11million.