Minister welcomes signing of the UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

Economy Minister Diane Dodds said: “I welcome the signing of the UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement today. Japan is an important trading partner for Northern Ireland, we have a strong record of attracting Japanese investors and penetrating the Japanese market with our high-quality manufactured products and services.

Reappointment of Utility Regulator Board members

The Department of Finance has reappointed Mr Jon Carlton and Mr Alex Wiseman as non-Executive members of the Board of the Utility Regulator for a period of five years.

Not too late to take action to secure and protect cross border data flows – Dodds

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has encouraged businesses across Northern Ireland who receive personal data transfers from the EU to prepare for the end of the transition period.

Council receives an update on infrastructure projects for Mid Ulster District Council 2020

Mid Ulster District Council members have been updated on works in the area by the Department for Infrastructure during 2019/20 and the Department’s schemes being undertaken in 2020/21.

Air Pollution in Northern Ireland 2019 released

‘Air Pollution in Northern Ireland 2019’ has been has been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).