
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a further expansion to the current asymptomatic testing programme for workforces. All organisations with 10 or more employees or volunteers, who cannot work from home, can now access the workforce asymptomatic testing programme. Previously this was open to organisations with more than 50 employees. Minister […]

Individuals and communities vulnerable to paramilitary control and violence are set to receive continued support through new funding and support, as part of a package of initiatives announced by Justice Minister, Naomi Long. Announcing a mix of immediate and longer-term funding to extend the cross-Executive Tackling Paramilitarism, Criminality and Organised Crime Programme, Justice […]
May 5 2021 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey is changing legislation to enable local voluntary groups and clubs to raise vital funds by selling tickets online. Current gambling legislation predates the introduction of the internet so organisations wishing to raise funds through online raffles/prize draws (known as lotteries) are restricted from doing so. The move […]
May 4 2021 | Posted in
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Education Minister, Peter Weir, has welcomed the signing of the Commencement Order in relation to the Addressing Bullying in Schools Act. The Act will start on 1 September 2021 to allow schools some time to update their policies to align with necessary requirements. It will also enable schools to consult with […]

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced the allocation of £18.06 million to projects being delivered under “People and Place – a Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal” in the 2021/22 financial year. The funded projects seek to improve key outcomes in areas such as health and wellbeing, community development, education, skills and employability. […]
May 4 2021 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said the British government must now immediately set about implementing the Irish protocol. Chris Hazzard said, “Now that the European Parliament has ratified the Withdrawal Agreement and Irish Protocol, it is high time the British government got on with implementing it in full. “Businesses manufacturers, […]
May 3 2021 | Posted in
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A charity originally established in 2002 to fund research into hip and knee joint replacements, Belfast Arthroplasty Research Trust (BART), is relaunching as Trauma and Orthopaedics Research Charity (TORC). The rebrand represents a new broader spectrum of work in all aspects of Trauma and Orthopaedics, across Northern Ireland. TORC aims to […]
May 3 2021 | Posted in
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Working together to rebuild Northern Ireland’s economy will make it stronger and ensure businesses are resilient, innovative, sustainable and competitive. That was the vision set out this week by Economy Minister Diane Dodds at a virtual stakeholder event where she discussed her Department’s Economic Recovery Action Plan. The Minister’s ambitious plan […]
May 3 2021 | Posted in
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Consumers and businesses across Northern Ireland are being urged to have their say in how the electricity network is developed to deliver the transition to net-zero in the coming years. The call comes as NIE Networks launches its strategy to develop a sustainable energy system for the future, which it says will impact […]
May 3 2021 | Posted in
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Aer Lingus Regional has announced a new service from George Best Belfast City Airport to the popular UK holiday destination, Newquay. Operated by Stobart Air, the three-times-weekly flights to Cornwall Airport Newquay will commence from 28 June 2021 and conveniently connect passengers with Cornwall and the south of England. Ellie McGimpsey, […]
May 3 2021 | Posted in
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