The Health Minister has launched a new ID card to support carers in NI. Similar to IDs for healthcare workers, carers will be able to show their ID in stores to get access to priority shopping hours.

All non-essential goods retailers in Northern Ireland can re-open from Friday 12 June, Economy Minister Diane Dodds has said.

Environment Minister Edwin Poots announces the next stage of the Forests for our Future programme by launching the 2020/21 grant scheme that aims to encourage and help landowners plant their own woodland.

Northern Ireland Executive ministers and their officials have over the past 72 hours been involved in a number of initiatives and critical decisions relating to the Coronavirus emergency.

The First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill provide an update on the Executive’s Coronavirus recovery strategy and announce intention to reopen smaller retailers from Friday 12 June.