Environment Minster Edwin Poots MLA has encouraged households and businesses to recycle more as the Covid-19 pandemic has presented the waste sector with many challenges.

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has made the following reappointments of members to the governing bodies of two further education colleges.

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced £2.5million in support for 13 projects as part of the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI).

Relaxations to the Coronavirus restrictions due to take effect over the coming days have been ratified by the Executive.

Further State Care heritage sites will commence a phased reopening to the public from 6 July.