Hill Street, Belfast to be pedestrianised from Thursday 4 December

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that Hill Street in Belfast will be a pedestrianised zone from Thursday 4 December 2025.

£1m PhD funding call open for DAERA priority research needs

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has launched the 2026 Postgraduate Studentship competition. The application window is now open and will close at midnight on Thursday 19 February 2026.

Northern Ireland Abortion Statistics Publication 2024/25

The Department of Health today published statistics relating to abortions in Northern Ireland 2024/25.

Appointment of Chair and four Non-Executive members to the Business Services Organisation

Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt has announced the appointment of a Non-Executive Chair and four Non-Executive (Lay) Members to the Business Services Organisation (BSO).

Reduction in spending on off-contract nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers

Spending on off-contract nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers within our Health & Social Care system has reduced by £120m since May 2023.