Northern Ireland Food and Drink Conference 2025
Bookings are open for NI’s flagship food and drink event The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Conference will take place on Tuesday 4 March 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast. Organised by the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA), in partnership with Invest Northern Ireland and the Food Standards Agency, the conference will […]
Minister Announces £3.1million Rural Micro Capital Grant Awards
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA has announced grants totalling £3.1million benefitting an estimated 150,000 rural dwellers under his Department’s Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme (RMCGS). Micro Capital grants of between £500 and £2,000 were available to rural voluntary and community organisations from the Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation (TRPSI) funded Rural Micro Capital Grant […]
Muir Welcomes Passing of Farm Sustainability Regulations
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has welcomed the passing of the Farm Sustainability (Transitional Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025. This provides DAERA with the legal powers to introduce the Farm Sustainability Transition Payment (FSTP) in 2025.and a number of more general provisions intended to support the roll out of the Sustainable Agriculture Programme (SAP). Welcoming this outcome […]
Women in Business – Yes You Can: Explore It
Our Yes You Can | Explore It programme can help you turn your idea into reality over 5 months. Here’s how we’ll support you: • 6 x half-day sessions on Marketing, Finance, Bookkeeping & more. • 2 x half-day sessions with a specialist to help you get found online. • 1:1 Mentoring to tackle your […]
Understand The Tax Rules On Side Hustles
Guidance to help you understand the tax rules if you make extra cash outside your main job such as selling online or doing delivery work. There are many ways to earn extra cash outside of your main job, from online selling to delivery work. You might not think of it as a business, but your […]
Small Business Supplier & Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Event
The Department for Transport event will help SMEs and social enterprises with networking and innovation opportunities The Department for Transport (DfT) Group is hosting an in-person event to support Small Business Supplier & Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) by providing networking and innovation opportunities. It will take place at the Europa Hotel in Belfast […]
Pay Increase For Agricultural Workers From April 2025
Proposed increases to the minimum wage rates for agricultural workers from 1 April 2025 have been announced by the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB). The AWB for Northern Ireland has proposed to increase existing minimum wage rates for agricultural workers for all grades from 1 April 2025. New proposed minimum wage rates for agricultural workers Grade […]
Landmark RegTech Report Highlights Scale of Opportunities For The North – Archibald
A landmark report into the RegTech sector highlights the scale of the commercial opportunities for local companies, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald said today. The report by Matrix, the Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel, indicates that with an increasingly complex regulatory environment, there is a growing need for innovative solutions. Commenting on the report and […]
The Benefits of a Regional Office in Omagh For Large Companies
In today’s fast-changing work environment, regional remote offices are emerging as a smart solution for businesses aiming to balance employee satisfaction with operational efficiency. For large companies, the town of Omagh in Northern Ireland offers a unique opportunity to establish a regional base that adopts happier, more engaged employees while reducing costs. With shorter commutes, […]
More People Than Ever Participating in Apprenticeships Across the North – Archibald
Apprenticeships are a great way to earn while you learn and more people than ever are taking advantage of the opportunities available, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald said today. The Minister was speaking as she visited a Disability Action event at Springvale Employment and Learning in Belfast as part of NI Apprenticeship Week. Supported by […]