Small businesses affected by new waste packaging rules urged to register for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme

Small businesses are being urged to ensure that they register and report their packaging data under new rules governing packaging waste.




Minister Muir welcomes delivery of new farm sustainability payment for farmers

DAERA’s new Sustainable Agriculture Programme aims to transition to a more sustainable farming sector by implementing policies and strategies that benefit our climate and environment while supporting our economically and socially significant agri-food sector.




Givan: £31million TransformED Teacher Development Fund opens

Education Minister Paul Givan has today announced the formal opening of the £31 million TransformED Teacher Professional Learning (TPL) Fund.




Appointment of members to the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools and its Diocesan Education Committees

Education Minister Paul Givan has announced the appointment of five new members to the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS) and its Diocesan Education Committees (DECS) with effect from 26 August 2025.




Long launches HEReNI research project

The Justice Minister has launched the findings of a research project on the experiences of LGBTQIA+ victims of domestic abuse.