Minister acknowledges Universal Credit staff on visit to Newry office
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has praised Department for Communities’ frontline staff for their commitment and hard work during the Covid-19 pandemic. read more
Northern Ireland Executive
Council receives an update on key infrastructure projects for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council members have been updated by the Department for Infrastructure on road maintenance, improvement works and active travel schemes in 2020/21 and those planned for 2021/22. read more
Minister Hargey paves the way for upfront childcare costs
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has welcomed the Executive’s approval to her request for amendments to existing Universal Credit (UC) regulations which pave the way for upfront childcare costs. read more
Concerns regarding Free Trade Agreement with Australia
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has written to the Secretary of State George Eustice to express his strong opposition to the prospect of a zero tariff, zero quota Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and Australia. read more
Resurfacing scheme for A20 Portaferry Road, Newtownards
A £195,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A20 Portaferry Road, Newtownards will commence on Monday 7 June 2021. read more