Swann announces Public Inquiry into Muckamore Abbey Hospital

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that he is calling a statutory public inquiry into the abuse at Muckamore Abbey Hospital.




Minister announces new Covid-19 response schemes by Invest NI

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today announced two new support schemes to help businesses bounce back from the impact of Covid-19.




Help celebrate Global Citizenship Month!

The One World Centre is hosting a really exciting online Book Chat on Wednesday 9th September 4pm – 5.15pm. 

The purpose is to bring teachers together to share books they have used with their pupils to help them develop a greater awareness of our world, and consider the role they can play in helping to make it a fairer, better place for everyone.  

Also invited is Barbara Henderson, author of the beautifully written “Wilderness Wars”, to talk about her book and its associated resources for teachers.  

You can listen to teachers talk about their favourite books – fiction and real-life stories – to engage and inspire children and young people. 

And if you have a book on a Global Citizenship theme you’d like to share, that would be even better!

Sign up at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-chat-about-books-with-themes-of-fairness-environment-equality-tickets-117496496183




Views sought on amending Building Regulations

The Department of Finance has launched a consultation on amending Building Regulations and associated Technical Booklets in relation to external fire spread on buildings.




Communities Minister joins forces with the Big Community Sew to help the vulnerable ‘Wear one for everyone’.

Up to 40,000 face coverings are to be made available to vulnerable groups by the Department for Communities.