NI Prison Service statement

A spokesperson for NIPS said, “A man remanded into the custody to Maghaberry Prison on Thursday (3 September) has tested positive for Covid-19.”




Finance Minister calls for extension of furlough scheme

Last night, Finance Minister Conor Murphy wrote to the Chief Secretary to the Treasury and the Chancellor on behalf of the Executive, urging an extension of the furlough scheme.




Our Young People: Perceptions of the Outcomes Framework

The Executive Office today published the ‘Our Young People: Perceptions of the Outcomes Framework 2019’ statistical bulletins.




Employers will receive up to £3,700 for every apprentice brought into the workplace – Dodds

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today announced employers will be offered £3,700 for every apprentice that they bring back from furlough and retain until they have completed their apprenticeship.




Minister Poots announces the opening of the £21.4m Covid-19 Support Schemes

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced the opening of the first Covid-19 Support Schemes from Monday 7 September, the most comprehensive and extensive package in the UK and EU.