A programme of activities to provide much needed support to children and young people will be rolled out during July and August.

The Department of Education has published interim guidance in relation to the use of restraint and seclusion.

Health Minister Robin Swann has visited Grangewood acute mental health in-patient unit in Londonderry to meet staff and learn more about the services provided at the facility.

Following advice from the Joint Biosecurity Centre and in the light of the most recent data, the UK Chief Medical Officers and NHS England National Medical Director agree that the UK alert level should move from level 4 to level 3.

With only a few days remaining to the 17 May deadline for submitting the 2021 Single Application, Agriculture Minister, Edwin Poots MLA is urging farmers who have not yet taken any action, to act now and submit their Single Application without delay.