Budget falls short of what’s needed – Murphy

As a result of the Chancellor’s Budget announcement today the Executive will receive £77million of Resource funding and £138million of capital.




Minister Mallon to host housing and infrastructure summit

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon will host a housing and infrastructure summit on Thursday 12 March. This meeting will bring together key stakeholders to discuss the importance of infrastructure in delivering much needed homes and helping to connect communities to opportunities.




Foster and O’Neill cancel trip to Washington to deal with Covid-19 response

First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have cancelled their planned trip to Washington for the St Patrick’s celebrations to support the ongoing efforts to deal with Covid-19.




Nursing report points to a new era for the profession – Swann

Health Minister Robin Swann today launched the Nursing and Midwifery Task Group Report at the Northern Ireland Practice and Education Council (NIPEC) annual conference.




Dodds announces 100 new jobs in first investment by US firm, Riskonnect

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced that Atlanta-headquartered risk management firm Riskonnect is creating 100 new jobs with a new FinTech Centre in Belfast.