The Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland (AWB) has confirmed changes to pay for agricultural workers. At a meeting of the AWB on Friday 13 March 2020, the Board agreed the rates to become effective from 1 April 2020. The rates are:

A phased five-stage plan for slowly moving out of lockdown has been published by the Executive today.

Health Minister Robin Swann has thanked Northern Ireland’s ‘courageous’ nurses and midwives for their ongoing contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

Junior Ministers Gordon Lyons and Declan Kearney provide an update on actions being taken in the fight against Covid-19. They discussed progress on 5-stage recovery plan, the need to adhere to current restrictions and follow public health advice. Key message remains stay at home and save lives.