A DfC spokesperson said “There has been no request received from the British Home Office in relation to Afghan refugees by Communities Minister Hargey or the Department.

The First Minister Paul Givan and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have acknowledged the developing refugee crisis in Afghanistan and said the Executive stands ready to do what it can to help.

Health Minister Robin Swann has repeated his plea for more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has today published revised Covid guidance setting out how schools and educational settings should plan ahead for the new academic year.

The labour market statistics were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency.