New proposals have been announced today to provide financial assistance for Covid-19 related closures in the childcare sector between September and December last year.

The Executive tonight agreed a package of additional restrictions given the high levels of Covid-19 transmission in the community.

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has appointed seven new members to the governing body of South Eastern Regional College (SERC) and agreed to extend the tenure of two existing members.

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced a new Assured Skills Academy with FinTrU in Belfast offering 20 high quality training places to people with degrees.

The Executive met this evening to discuss the concerning progression of the Covid-19 pandemic.