The Executive today agreed almost £220 million of Covid funding to support the social recovery from Covid. The health service, education, the arts, charities and sports organisations are among the beneficiaries.

Significant relaxations to the Covid-19 restrictions will come into effect from Monday 24 May, the Executive has confirmed today.

The Executive has today agreed 12 countries to be added to a green list for international travel from May 24.

A £217,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the Bluestone Road, Craigavon is due to commence on Monday 31 May 2021.

Education Minister Peter Weir has welcomed the Executive’s agreement to allocate over £51m to deal with Covid-19 pressures along with confirmation that full resumption of all Sure Start services will recommence from 24 May.