Publications

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) for QUB Critical Minerals Research and Stakeholder Engagement.

Terms of reference for QUB Critical Minerals research and stakeholder engagement.

DfE's Analytical Services Unit produces a monthly economic update which analyses the main trends and events arising each month, both in the local economy and also any national or global economic events which will impact on Northern Ireland.

The Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) bulletin covers provision at Further Education (FE) colleges in Northern Ireland and the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) across the academic years 2017/18 to 2021/22.

This paper explores the nature and characteristics of businesses that reported purchases expenditure between 2017 and 2020 as captured by the Northern Ireland Annual Business Inquiry.

This Statistical Bulletin is part of a biannual series published by the Department for the Economy (DfE) to provide key information on the Training for Success 2013 and 2017 programmes (TfS 2013/2017) in Northern Ireland and contains data to July 2022.

This Statistical Bulletin is part of a biannual series published by the Department for the Economy (DfE) to provide key information on the ApprenticeshipsNI 2013 and 2017 programmes and contains data up to the end of July 2022.

The Essential Skills Enrolments and Outcomes in Northern Ireland from 2017/18 to 2021/22 bulletin presents a range of analysis regarding the numbers and characteristics of those enrolling and qualifying in Essential Skills.

Equality screening around the Circular Economy Strategy for Northern Ireland. This draft strategy sets out our vision to create an innovative, inclusive and competitive economy, with responsible production and consumption at its core.

This guidance has been produced for home heating oil suppliers in
Northern Ireland and provides information intended to promote compliance with Trading Standards legislation and help businesses avoid consumer disputes.

The Department for the Economy wishes to appoint a new chair and members to the board of the Northern Ireland Skills Council (NISC).

This is the twentieth edition of the Energy Strategy e-bulletin, which aims to keep stakeholders informed about progress on the new Energy Strategy for Northern Ireland.

The Department for the Economy and The Crown Estate (TCE) have developed this Statement of Intent to confirm their joint aspirations in the field of offshore renewable energy development.

The Department for the Economy has a published a report in respect of the Independent Review of Invest NI. The Review was undertaken by an Independent Review Panel chaired by Sir Michael Lyons and comprising Dame Rotha Johnston DBE and Maureen O’Reilly.

Equality Screening for Draft Offshore Renewable Energy Action Plan consultation.

The Department for the Economy commissioned independent research to assess the impact of the first year of EU exit on businesses in Northern Ireland (NI).

A presentation outlining research around differences in education, training and lablour market by in sex, in Northern Ireland.

This statistical bulletin presents a range of analysis regarding enrolments and students (both regulated and non-regulated) in the Northern Ireland further education sector covering academic years 2017/18 to 2021/22.

The department’s aim was to review the current position in relation to the Level 4 and 5 provision and HE in FE and identify a number of recommendations for the future approach. 

Equality screening for the Principles for Vocational Qualifications on Northern Ireland consultation.