Views sought on amending Building Regulations

The Department of Finance has launched a consultation on amending Building Regulations and associated Technical Booklets in relation to external fire spread on buildings.

Communities Minister joins forces with the Big Community Sew to help the vulnerable ‘Wear one for everyone’.

Up to 40,000 face coverings are to be made available to vulnerable groups by the Department for Communities.

Mallon Announces Roll Out of 20mph speed limit schemes at 100 schools

Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon has today announced the roll out of part-time 20mph speed limit schemes at 100 schools across Northern Ireland.

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.