The Northern Ireland Composite Economic Index (NICEI) Q1 2020 was published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA).

Communities Minister, Carál Ní Chuilín MLA, has announced Executive agreement on proposals that will transform and modernise the liquor licensing law, striking a balance between tackling alcohol abuse and bolstering the hospitality industry.

Old Cavehill Road, Belfast will benefit from a £110,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme which is due to commence on Monday 20 July 2020. The resurfacing works will extend the entire length of the street, a distance of approximately 540 metres.

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has welcomed the announcement that NI will be represented on the new Trade and Agriculture Commission following the appointment of Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) Deputy President, Mr Victor Chestnutt.

A road coring and road pavement investigation programme in North Belfast will commence on Sunday 26 July. The work, which will be carried out on short sections of the Westlink, the M2 motorway and some local streets is expected to last three weeks.