National Grid launches £5m youth jobs fund
The Power Within Employability Fund is due to support up to 1,000 young people a year across the UK from the first half of next year.
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Maria McAllister appointed to Invest NI board
The appointment follows Peter Lynch’s resignation and will run from 1 August 2026 until 31 March 2029.
DAERA publishes August brucellosis compensation rates
The rates apply to reactor and negative in-contact animals where notices of intended slaughter are issued during August.
Households urged to check bills for £150 winter energy discount
Eligible households must be named on their electricity bill by 23 August to receive the Warm Home Discount automatically this winter.
Higher driving-licence weight limit introduced for zero-emission vans
Eligible Category B drivers can operate heavier electric or hydrogen goods vehicles from August 1 under new Northern Ireland rules.
Deadline for questions on proposed £15m community infrastructure fund
Organisations interested in administering a proposed grant programme for community buildings and facilities have until 5pm on Wednesday to submit clarification questions.
Army to receive Tekever surveillance drones in £400m deal
The initial order is for six AR5 drones, with up to 24 expected by 2029 under a ten-year programme supporting UK sites.
Tourism Northern Ireland board recruitment deadline passes
The application window for a Department for the Economy competition to appoint new Tourism Northern Ireland board members closed at noon on Friday.