Have Your Say: Shaping Northern Ireland’s Plastic Pollution Plan
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is seeking input from businesses and the wider public on its proposed Plastic Pollution Plan for Northern Ireland (PPP NI). This consultation presents an opportunity for local businesses, community groups, and individuals across Omagh and beyond to have their voices heard on one of the most […]
Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs in Omagh: WAVE 2025 Competition Now Open
Female entrepreneurs in Omagh and across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to apply for the Women Advancing Venture and Entrepreneurship (WAVE) 2025 competition. Organised by Queen’s University Belfast in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), this initiative supports women-led businesses focused on science, technology, and innovation. The WAVE programme is designed to tackle […]
Farm Fatalities Remain Unacceptably High in Northern Ireland and the UK
Despite ongoing awareness campaigns and improved training, fatal injuries in agriculture continue to lag, both across the UK and in Northern Ireland. 📊 UK‐Wide Safety Overview In Great Britain during the year to March 2024, 27 people lost their lives due to farm‑related activities — 23 in agriculture, and the rest in forestry or fishing. […]
Have Your Say: Draft Guidance on Price Transparency for Businesses Now Open for Consultation
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is inviting feedback on its draft guidance for businesses regarding the new price transparency provisions under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act). This guidance is crucial for helping businesses understand and comply with the new requirements. It covers: What qualifies as an invitation to purchase […]
New Safety Declarations Coming for Goods Moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
Businesses in Omagh and across the Fermanagh and Omagh district moving goods—whether by parcels or freight—between Great Britain and Northern Ireland should prepare for important changes coming this autumn. From 1 September 2025, new arrangements will apply for Entry Summary (ENS) Declarations under the Import Control System 2 (ICS2). This upgraded system will replace the […]
Over £5 Million Invested in Rural Communities and Businesses – Including in the Omagh Area
Rural communities and small businesses across Northern Ireland—including right here in Omagh—are set to benefit from a major investment of £5.28 million in grants awarded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) for 2024/2025. DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has welcomed the rollout of funding through two key initiatives: the Rural Micro Capital […]
Latest UK Export Academy Webinars
Upcoming webinars from UK Export Academy to help businesses boost their exporting skills and sell their goods and services to new markets Listed below are upcoming UK Export Academy webinars to help business owners and entrepreneurs across Northern Ireland boost their exporting skills and sell their goods and services to new markets worldwide. The UK […]
Call for Clarity on Future of Go Succeed Business Support in Fermanagh & Omagh
Businesses across Fermanagh and Omagh are being urged to stay informed as Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald calls on the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) to provide urgent clarity on the future of the Go Succeed business support service. Currently funded through the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF), Go Succeed has played a vital role […]
Changes to UK Immigration Working Visa
Employers should be aware that changes to the immigration working visa are set to take effect from Tuesday 22 July 2025. New rules will see skills and salary thresholds rise, overseas recruitment for care workers end, and more than 100 occupations no longer granted access to the immigration system. The changes to the rules will […]
Opportunity for Omagh Craft Makers: Apply Now for the 2025 Rosy James Memorial Trust Award
Are you a craft maker in Omagh working with materials like clay, glass, textiles, metal, wood or paper? The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is now accepting applications for the 2025 Rosy James Memorial Trust Award — a fantastic opportunity to support and develop your creative practice. This award is designed to help makers who […]