Minister launches Strategic Framework for rebuilding services

Northern Ireland faces a massive challenge rebuilding health and social care in the wake of the first Covid-19 wave, Health Minister Robin Swann has stated.




Mallon announces ‘pop-up’ cycle lanes for Belfast as we kick start Bike Week

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced details of the first new pop-up cycle lanes for Belfast as part of her ongoing drive to deliver sustainable infrastructure.




New ID card for carers launched

The Health Minister has launched a new ID card to support carers in NI. Similar to IDs for healthcare workers, carers will be able to show their ID in stores to get access to priority shopping hours.




Dodds: time to get retail up and running again

All non-essential goods retailers in Northern Ireland can re-open from Friday 12 June, Economy Minister Diane Dodds has said.




Forest for Our Future – Forest Expansion Scheme reopens

Environment Minister Edwin Poots announces the next stage of the Forests for our Future programme by launching the 2020/21 grant scheme that aims to encourage and help landowners plant their own woodland.