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Executive seeks meeting with Prime Minister over Northern Ireland funding
All Executive ministers have signed a letter seeking an early in-person meeting with the Prime Minister on funding pressures, public services and Northern Ireland’s budget position.
Northern Ireland launches consultation on first AI strategy
The Executive Office has opened consultation on a draft artificial intelligence strategy intended to guide responsible, ethical and fair AI adoption across Northern Ireland’s public sector.
Horticulture pilot promotes drone and remote-sprayer methods
Top-fruit growers at a County Armagh orchard demonstration were shown drone and remote-controlled ground-sprayer techniques through a DAERA-backed horticulture innovation scheme.
CAFRE to hold online horticulture innovation scheme briefing
Commercial growers will be able to hear about the Innovation Driver and Support Horticulture Pilot Scheme at a CAFRE online event on Thursday, 20 August.
New policy framework published for future electricity interconnection
The Department for the Economy has issued a policy statement setting out how future external East-West electricity interconnection proposals will be assessed.
Belfast pedestrianisation consultation promised after Fleadh street closures
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins says proposals to expand pedestrianisation in Belfast city centre will be published for consultation in the coming weeks as a new transport plan is prepared.
Top A-level grades rise as Northern Ireland pupils receive results
Provisional figures show 30.7% of Northern Ireland A-level entries received A* or A grades, up from 30.3% last year.