Dodds announces £40 million secured for microbusiness Hardship Fund

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced that £40 million is to be made available for a new Hardship Fund aimed at microbusinesses which have not been able to avail of the existing support schemes and which require financial support due to the impact of COVID-19.

Deadline for Single Applications fast approaching

With just 11 days left to the closing date for 2020 Single Applications, Agriculture Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, has urged farmers to complete their applications immediately to avoid incurring a financial penalty.

Dodds calls for more national support for local higher education sector

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has outlined the need for more national support for the local higher education sector as a result of COVID-19.

Hargey welcomes confirmation that council workers can apply for furlough scheme

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has welcomed the confirmation provided to the Executive that council workers can apply for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).

Murphy announces over £700m of investment

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has announced over £700m of new funding for infrastructure, regeneration, and tourism projects across the north.