As Volunteers’ Week gets underway Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has expressed her gratitude to the thousands of volunteers who selflessly give their time to help others.

The imposition of a cap on the number of English-domiciled students that can attend Northern Ireland higher education providers in 2020/21 is unacceptable.

Environment Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed news that more than half of our bathing waters are officially excellent – but he warned bathers and sun seekers not to use it as an excuse to flock to our beaches and flout Covid-19 measures.

Testing and contact tracing will play a central role in unlocking the Coronavirus lockdown in Northern Ireland, Health Minister Robin Swann has emphasised.

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today announced plans to allow hotels and other tourist accommodation to re-open from 20 July.