Dodds announces £500,000 for innovative apprenticeship projects

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today announced funding of more than £500,000 for 13 projects through the Apprenticeship Challenge Fund.




Work Quality in Northern Ireland Statistics

The second statistical publication on work quality was published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency, where analysis by gender, age and skill level is presented for eight work quality indicators.




Innovation is key to economic recovery – Economy Minister Diane Dodds

2020 was a tough year for all of us, but the roll out of the vaccine has brought a new sense of optimism that things will get better. As we look towards a time when we can ease restrictions again, it is important that we plan for recovery.




Pay increase for Agricultural Workers

Following a meeting on 15 January 2020, the Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland has announced proposed increases to the minimum wage rates for agricultural workers.




Publication of Online Safety Strategy and Action Plan

The Department of Health, on behalf of the NI Executive, has today published the Online Safety Strategy and Action Plan for Northern Ireland.