Changes to future benefit and pension payments

The Department for Communities is encouraging customers who receive their benefits and/or pensions into a Post Office card account (POca) to take action as the end of the POca contract approaches.




Net zero carbon and affordable energy key to Energy Strategy 2050 – Lyons

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has visited Kilroot Power Station to hear about plans to enhance security of supply and produce electricity in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.




Vaccine certificate availability extended

Northern Ireland vaccine certificates are now available for those travelling abroad up to and including 17 August.




Divers reminded not to disturb the wreck sites of La Girona and HMS Drake

The prolonged period of sunshine and calm seas over recent weeks has provided ideal conditions for recreational diving around our coastline. This has led to an increase in the numbers of people visiting the historic wrecks which lie just off our shores.




Minister condemns online abuse of RCM leader

Health Minister Robin Swann has strongly condemned online abuse targeted at the chief executive of the Royal College of Midwives, Gill Walton.