Regional orthopaedic waiting list progress
There has been significant continued progress in reducing waiting times for hip and knee replacement surgery at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), the Department of Health has confirmed. read more
Politics
Meeting of the Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland on 9 January 2026
The Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland met on 9 January 2026 and considered a number of matters including the pay and grading structure of agricultural workers. All of the proposed changes set out below are designed to become effective from … read more
Lyons announces projects receiving USA-NI250 funding
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced funding for projects that will promote Northern Ireland’s history, heritage, arts sector and tourism offering as the US marks the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence. read more
A Harms-Based Approach to Social Media
Tech companies have for far too long treated children as data to be mined rather than young people to be protected. They have let harmful content roam free on their sites from perpetuating negative body image to amplifying extreme and … read more
Labour Market Statistics – January 2026
The labour market statistics were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency. read more