DAERA clarifies the position on Basic Payment Scheme Entitlement Unit Values for Scheme Year 2020

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today confirmed that the unit value of Basic Payment Scheme entitlements for the 2020 scheme year will be the same as the 2019 year.




Deadline extended for debate on NI’s first ever Environment Strategy

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has extended the deadline for responses to its discussion paper on Northern Ireland’s first ever Environment Strategy.




Appointments of four councillors and one non councillor to the Board of Libraries NI

After an open competition the following four new councillor members have been appointed to the board, for a term of appointment, from 1 November 2019 until the date of the next local council elections:




Consultation launched on regulation of gambling in Northern Ireland

The Department for Communities (DfC) has launched a consultation on gambling law in Northern Ireland.




Review identifies 97,000 premises eligible for broadband boost

The Department for the Economy has identified just over 97,000 premises across Northern Ireland which are eligible to benefit from improved broadband connectivity under Project Stratum.