Paisley in US to prepare for NI investment conference

First Minister Ian Paisley is beginning a four-day visit to the United States today aimed at drumming up investment for the North.

Mr Paisley will be meeting senior executives from some of the US businesses planning to attend a major investment conference in Belfast next month.

He will also be meeting several politicians, including New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Mr Paisley is due to step down as DUP leader and First Minister after the investment conference.