Minister Hargey paves the way for upfront childcare costs

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has welcomed the Executive’s approval to her request for amendments to existing Universal Credit (UC) regulations which pave the way for upfront childcare costs.

Concerns regarding Free Trade Agreement with Australia

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has written to the Secretary of State George Eustice to express his strong opposition to the prospect of a zero tariff, zero quota Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and Australia.

Resurfacing scheme for A20 Portaferry Road, Newtownards

A £195,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A20 Portaferry Road, Newtownards will commence on Monday 7 June 2021.

Mallon announces £400,000 street lighting scheme on Mandeville Road, Craigavon to commence

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced that a £400,000 street lighting scheme will commence on the A27 Mandeville Road, Craigavon on Tuesday 1 June 2021.

Hargey steps back in time as museums prepare for re-opening

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey took a step back in time when she visited the Ulster Museum ahead of its re-opening on Tuesday.