Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has announced that almost £21 million in further Covid grants will begin issuing to over 850 manufacturing businesses later this week.

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today welcomed learners in some close contact subjects as they resumed onsite learning at further education colleges and non-statutory training providers.

Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots recently handed over the first grant offer from a new major rural funding scheme to help create employment, protect the environment and support volunteer posts.

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today announced a public consultation on the Northern Ireland Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan.

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy visited businesses, arts and charitable organisations in Derry today to hear how the support from Covid funding schemes and rates relief have helped them through the pandemic.