The Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey and Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots provide an update on the Covid-19 emergency. Issues included support for vulnerable people and respecting restrictions currently in place. read more
Economy Minister Diane Dodds has commended Northern Ireland’s further education (FE) colleges for the action they have taken to maintain essential services and support learners during the COVID-19 crisis. read more
Changes to rules on blood donation will maintain the safety of the blood supply while allowing more people to donate. read more
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed confirmation that farmers can apply for the UK Government’s Self-employment Income Support Scheme which provides support following the negative impacts of COVID-19. read more
Trading Standards and The Consumer Council are warning unscrupulous traders to stop exploiting the Covid-19 pandemic to profiteer, or face action. read more