Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has congratulated teams across the department who have had their work recognised for excellence and innovation at a prestigious industry awards ceremony.

The latest Northern Ireland Economic Trade Statistics (NIETS), which measure both the sales and purchases of goods and services by Northern Ireland businesses in the non-financial business sectors, and the 2024 Northern Ireland Annual Business Inquiry (ABI), which measures the performance of the Northern Ireland non-financial business economy, were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA).

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) are reminding dog owners to take precautions to prevent livestock worrying and protect animal welfare during lambing season.

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and the Department’s Chief Planner Rosemary Daly have been recognised as The Planner’s Women of Influence for 2026.

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has written to the British Government warning that the rapid rise in global oil and natural gas prices is now placing significant pressure on households and businesses across the north.