The First Minister and deputy First Minister have welcomed The Open back to our beautiful north coast, hailing the significant benefits and opportunities presented by the return of golf’s oldest major championship.

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) announcement that Northern Ireland is set to benefit from a social housing funding boost.

The labour market statistics were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency.

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that the next phase of upgraded pedestrian and cycling infrastructure at the Black Paths Craigavon will commence on Monday 28 July.

Ahead of the start of The 153rd Open, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald this evening hosted a reception in Derry for potential investors from the US, Australia, India, and Europe.