Long welcomes recommissioning of Banbridge Courthouse

Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed the recommissioning of Banbridge Courthouse after an absence of five years.

Frew announces £180m investment in new training pathway with FE colleges

Economy Minister Paul Frew today announced an investment of £180million in the NI Traineeship, a new vocational education and training programme for people aged 16 and over.

Minister publishes consultation on protections for service animals

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, has published a consultation on proposals to protect service animals whilst on active duty in Northern Ireland.

Murphy extends protection for business tenants until end of September

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has extended emergency protection for tenants having difficulty paying rent on commercial leases as a result of the pandemic for a further three months.

Minister Hargey paves the way for upfront childcare costs

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has welcomed the Executive’s approval to her request for amendments to existing Universal Credit (UC) regulations which pave the way for upfront childcare costs.