Archibald sets clear direction for mineral licensing policy
In a written Ministerial Statement the Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald today updated Assembly colleagues on the ongoing and wide-ranging review of mineral licensing. read more
Politics
Don’t let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain
What kind of country do we want to be? That’s the question facing the British people right now. And it was the question at the heart of my speech to our conference in Bournemouth. With Labour and the Conservatives both … read more
Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe
Women’s rights worldwide are under increasing attack. The rise of authoritarianism, combined with the retreat of the UK and US from global leadership – especially through deep cuts to development funding – is rolling back hard-won progress. Access to education, … read more
Givan announces bursaries to tackle teacher shortages at post-primary
Education Minister Paul Givan has today announced a new Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Bursary Scheme, aimed at tackling teacher shortages in critical post-primary subjects across Northern Ireland. read more
Father and Son sentenced at Antrim Crown Court for Waste Offences
Mr Gerald Bryson McCarroll (69) and Brian McCarroll (38) of Doury Road, Ballymena, have been sentenced today at Antrim Crown Court today for breaches of waste legislation. read more