Poots announces 4.3% increase to BPS entitlements in 2020 scheme year

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced that a linear increase of 4.3% will be applied to all Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlements in 2020 scheme year.




Sports Hardship Fund reopens for applications

Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín today announced the reopening of the Sports Hardship Fund.




Murphy extends protection for business tenancies

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has extended an emergency provision for tenants by a further three months in order to protect businesses at this difficult time.




Mallon announces resumption of normal vehicle testing services for the haulage industry

Infrastructure Minister Mallon has announced the resumption of normal vehicle testing services for the haulage industry following the reopening of the DVA Belfast Test Centre.




Education Minister welcomes launch of version 2.0 of ‘StopCOVID NI’ app extending use to 11-17 age group

A new version of the ‘StopCOVID NI’ app, inclusive of under 18s, has been welcomed by Education Minister Peter Weir.