Environment Minister Edwin Poots has urged the public to join him in the fight against plastic pollution and the throwaway culture.

The Executive received an update today on the progression of the Covid-19 epidemic and, in particular the continued advancement of the Delta variant which now accounts for 75% of the cases here.

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has visited the farm of UFU President, Mr Victor Chestnutt, to see for himself some of the range of positive environmental measures that have been put in place.

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has welcomed today’s (1 July) decision to relax restrictions on live music.

Health Minster Robin Swann, has announced the reappointment of Miss Bernie McNally as Chair of the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland (SBNI).