Driving tests suspended for three months to protect DVA customers and staff from COVID-19

The Driver & Vehicle Agency will suspend practical driving tests for three months from the last test today, following the latest advice from public health authorities to delay the spread of the Coronavirus.

COVID-19: Business Support Grant Schemes

In order to protect the livelihoods that support our families and our communities, the Executive has announced a grant of £10,000 to be provided to all small businesses who are eligible for the Small Business Rate Relief Scheme and a grant of £25,000 to be provided to companies in the hospitality, tourism and retail sectors with a rateable value from £15,000 up to £51,000.

Partnership working disrupts drug supply in Northern Ireland

An operation carried out by the Organised Crime Task Force (OCTF) partners resulted in the disruption of the supply of drugs purchased online.

Mallon relaxes drivers’ hour’s rules and provides more flexibility for takeaway services

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has confirmed that domestic drivers’ hours legislation has now been temporarily relaxed to enable retailers to deliver food and vital supplies to customers.

Essential work on Barnetts Road to recommence

Essential construction work on Barnetts Road, Belfast will begin on Monday 25 March and is expected to last around 12 weeks.