The Department of Health has approved plans to expand the vaccination programme to protect more people against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and its complications.

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is reminding herd keepers that the next phase of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) controls will take effect from 1 February 2026.

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £662,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A512 Creighton Road, Belfast commenced on Thursday 29 January 2026.

The Department for the Economy has published statistical reports on ApprenticeshipsNI and Higher Level Apprenticeships in Further Education in Northern Ireland, academic year 2024/25.

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has, for the first time, published a comprehensive statutory report on Northern Ireland’s implementation of the Habitats Regulations for protected habitats and species. The report which covers the period 2019-2024 underscores the urgent need for decisive action to restore nature.