Long takes steps to tackle organised crime

Unexplained wealth orders, account freezing and forfeiture powers, and the ability to seize criminal assets are just three of the measures that could soon be available here to tackle organised crime.




Executive agrees changes to help families and most vulnerable

Significant changes for families, children, young people and some of the most vulnerable in society have been agreed today by the Executive.




R Number – Covid-19

The Department of Health has published the current Covid-19 reproduction number (R).




Health Minister Pauses Shielding Advice

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced plans to pause the shielding advice that was issued to people ahead of the Covid-19 peak in Northern Ireland.




Swann appoints new Interim Chair of the RQIA

Health Minister Robin Swann has appointed Christine Collins MBE as the new interim Chair of the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority.