Dodds announces £40 million secured for microbusiness Hardship Fund

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced that £40 million is to be made available for a new Hardship Fund aimed at microbusinesses which have not been able to avail of the existing support schemes and which require financial support due to the impact of COVID-19.

Hargey working with retailers to ensure food gets to those in need

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA advised that her Department has been working with the big retailers to facilitate priority delivery slots for those who have been advised to shield by their GPs

Dodds calls for more national support for local higher education sector

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has outlined the need for more national support for the local higher education sector as a result of COVID-19.

Hargey welcomes confirmation that council workers can apply for furlough scheme

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has welcomed the confirmation provided to the Executive that council workers can apply for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).

Murphy announces over £700m of investment

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has announced over £700m of new funding for infrastructure, regeneration, and tourism projects across the north.