COVID-19: Business Support Grant Schemes

In order to protect the livelihoods that support our families and our communities, the Executive has announced a grant of £10,000 to be provided to all small businesses who are eligible for the Small Business Rate Relief Scheme and a grant of £25,000 to be provided to companies in the hospitality, tourism and retail sectors with a rateable value from £15,000 up to £51,000.

Whole of society effort needed to tackle Covid-19: Foster and O’Neill

First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have said our whole society must be part of the effort to tackle the impact of Covid-19.

Minister outlines initial support for Community and Voluntary Groups as they pull together to respond to COVID-19

Communities Minister, Deirdre Hargey MLA wrote today to all community and voluntary sector groups funded by her Department to assure them of her support as they gear up to respond to the impact of COVID-19 in communities here.

‘Social care will play vital role during severe Covid-19 challenges’

Chief Social Worker Sean Holland has underlined the essential role social care will play in supporting vulnerable people in the weeks and months ahead.

Murphy presses Treasury on support for workers and families

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy this evening joined Finance Ministers from Scotland and Wales on a conference call with Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Stephen Barclay.