Nearly £130m pledged for zero-emission vehicle technology
Government and industry funding will support more than 1,800 manufacturing jobs and projects ranging from self-driving cars to more affordable electric vehicles.
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New consumer rules proposed for Northern Ireland heat networks
A consultation proposes clearer billing, information and redress standards for about 3,000 customers on communal heating systems.
Public contracts to give more weight to local jobs and skills
Bidders for major government contracts will be assessed more heavily on training, work experience, apprenticeships and support for local communities.
Nine in ten further-education leavers record positive next step
Official statistics for 2024-25 show employment as the largest destination, with a third of leavers returning to education.
FE leavers report 90% positive outcomes after qualifications
The Department for the Economy report covers 2024/25 leavers who completed regulated qualifications at Level 3 or below in Northern Ireland’s further education sector.
Nine in 10 FE leavers report work or study within six months
A Department for the Economy survey found 90% of respondents who completed regulated qualifications at Level 3 or below had a positive outcome.
Applications to farming nature scheme rise by 94%
More than 1,700 farm businesses have sought £12.37 million for hedges, buffers, trees, herbal leys and other environmental work.
Weekly UK road fuel price figures published
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero released accredited statistics covering average retail pump prices for unleaded petrol and diesel.