Framework sets out redesigned GCSE and A-level qualifications
Northern Ireland’s Department of Education has set out a framework for changes to CCEA GCSE, AS-level and A-level qualifications, including a new modular A-level model.
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Revised CCEA GCSEs planned for first teaching in 2029
GCSEs and A-levels will be retained under a Department of Education framework that includes the removal of standalone CCEA AS levels.
DVA publishes July vehicle and driver-test statistics
The monthly Department for Infrastructure release covers vehicle, driver and theory tests conducted in Northern Ireland.
PSNI publishes July security-situation statistics
The monthly accredited official update covers the Northern Ireland security situation to 31 July 2026.
Belfast Trust team reviews waiting-list records
Patients are being encouraged to update the trust if their circumstances have changed or they have received treatment elsewhere.
Conservation work completed on two Carrickfergus Castle cannons
Eight participants are undertaking a year-long heritage skills programme as the Department for Communities plans repairs to all of the castle's cannons.
NISRA publishes August Northern Ireland labour-market report
The latest monthly release brings together official measures including Labour Force Survey, claimant-count, redundancy, employment survey and PAYE data.
Farm investment scheme applications close on 3 September
Eligible farm businesses have until 11.59pm on Thursday 3 September to apply for the first round of DAERA’s Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme.