Education Minister announces additional 2,500 children to receive full-time pre-school education

Education Minister Paul Givan has announced that an additional 2.500 children in 105 pre-school settings from throughout Northern Ireland will be offered full-time pre-school education from September 2025.

Economic output statistics

The economic output statistics were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA).

Trading Standards Service warns consumers to be alert to the twelve scams of Christmas

The Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) is urging consumers to be on their guard against scams during this festive shopping period.

Almost 600 social workers recruited into HSC since agency use ended

Almost 600 social workers have been directly employed by Health & Social Care Trusts in the 18 months since agency recruitment was ceased.

Executive agrees 2025-26 Draft Budget

Finance Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald has today presented the Executive’s Draft Budget launching a 12-week consultation giving the public the opportunity to have their say.