New guidance that will facilitate increased visiting in health and social care settings in Northern Ireland will come into effect from this Friday, 7 May 2021, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced.

A £2million Environmental Challenge Fund, launched by Environment Minister Edwin Poots last week, is now open for applications.

Northern Ireland is well positioned to grow and succeed as we begin our second century, Economy Minister Diane Dodds has said.

The Northern Ireland Prison Service has announced the appointment of David Savage as the new Governor of Maghaberry Prison. He will take up post on Monday 3 May having served as Deputy Governor at the Prison since 2019.

Every person in Northern Ireland aged 18 and over will be eligible to apply for a pre-paid card worth £100 to spend in their local high street, Economy Minister Diane Dodds announced today.