Executive Agrees January Monitoring Round Allocations
Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald today informed the Assembly on the January Monitoring round outcome. £16.9 million in Resource DEL and £53.6 million Capital DEL funding has been allocated as part of the monitoring round as follows: Department for Communities – £4.5m Capital Department for the Economy – £2.3m Resource and £5.4m Capital Department of […]
NICVA ASCEND Programme
Join NICVA’s support programme for social enterprises representing ethnic minorities in Northern Ireland NICVA has launched the ASCEND Programme to support small voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Northern Ireland. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, the programme is open to groups with annual incomes between £10,000 and £100,000 working with ethnic […]
Apprenticeship Week 2025
Employers are urged to participate in Apprenticeship Week running from Monday 3 to Friday 7 February 2025. Would-be apprentices and employers are being encouraged to release their potential during Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2025. Led by the Department for the Economy, Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week will showcase how apprenticeships can transform the future of apprentices […]
Webinar: Data Protection for Beginners
Join the ICO webinar for Data Protection Day 2025 28 January 2025 is Data Protection Day. To mark the occasion, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) will host a free online webinar to help small businesses understand data protection laws. This session is ideal for those new to data protection or looking for practical advice on […]
When Is It Time to Move Out of Your Home Office?
Working from home is great, its cost effective, you avoid a commute and can even wear your joggers all day. However at some point, your cosy home office might start to feel a bit cramped, and the rest of the household might not be thrilled about it either. If you’re wondering whether it’s time to […]
Facing Change and Finding Opportunity Together – Muir
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has spoken at the 2025 Oxford Farming Conference, assuring delegates of his continued commitment to the sector. The Minister reflected that the theme of this year’s conference, ‘Facing Change, Finding Opportunity’, was very relevant to issues in farming today. Minister Muir touched on a range of issues […]
Innovation Vouchers: January 2025 Call
What could a £5,000 voucher do for your business? Innovation Vouchers allow you to access the skills and expertise of public sector knowledge providers, such as universities and colleges, in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Typical projects supported through Innovation Vouchers include: helping to create or improve products, services or processes access to […]
Webinars: Prepare for Changes to The Procurement Act
Find out how the Procurement Act 2023 affects you From 24 February 2025, new rules under the Procurement Act 2023 will reshape how public bodies purchase goods and services. These changes aim to streamline procurement processes and create opportunities for suppliers of all sizes, particularly small businesses, start-ups, and social enterprises. To help suppliers understand […]
Webinars to Highlight Introduction of New Fire Regulations
Local building regulations are being updated to improve fire safety standards, particularly for residential buildings and houses. The new requirements include provision of fire safety information for most types of premises undergoing building work. They also introduce evacuation alert systems, secure information boxes, wayfinding signage and appropriate fire suppression systems, such as sprinklers, in new […]
Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2025: Getting It Right For You
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2025. Led by the Department for the Economy, the week-long programme of apprenticeship events runs from 3-7 February 2025. NI Apprenticeship Week seeks to raise the profile of apprenticeships and promote participation in apprenticeship provision across all levels and vocations. This year the theme of […]