Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has encouraged employers to sign up for JobStart after visiting one of the first businesses to participate in the programme.

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has urged people to holiday at home this year and said this will provide a much-needed boost to Northern Ireland’s tourism industry.

‘Every vaccination brings us closer, together’ – that’s the message from the new Northern Ireland public information campaign launching today.

A programme of activities to provide much needed support to children and young people will be rolled out during July and August.

The Department of Education has published interim guidance in relation to the use of restraint and seclusion.