Essential travel only advised as Storm Darragh Amber weather warning remains in place

Multi-agency partners have continued to meet in response to the Storm Darragh Amber weather warning for wind which remains in place until 9pm tonight.




Nation Brands Index: 2024 report for Northern Ireland

The Executive Office today published the ‘Anholt Nation Brands Index: 2024 report for Northern Ireland’.

This report provides a measure of Northern Ireland’s international reputation.




New law to make school uniform costs affordable for all

The Education Minister, Paul Givan has welcomed the Executive’s agreement to formally enable the preparation of a School Uniforms Bill by the Office of the Legislative Counsel.




Minister O’Dowd approves planning permission for Maritime Museum in Ebrington Square, Derry

Minister John O’Dowd has approved planning permission for a new Maritime Museum and Archive at Ebrington Square, Derry.




Murphy to ban onshore oil and gas exploration

Today the Executive endorsed Economy Minister Conor Murphy’s proposal to ban onshore oil and gas exploration and production in the north.