Call For Women Entrepreneurs to Share Their Insights
Help shape future support for women-led businesses Women business owners across the island of Ireland are being asked to take part in a new study to help improve support for women-led businesses. The study is being carried out by InterTradeIreland, Enterprise Ireland, and Invest Northern Ireland as part of the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme. The […]
New Product Safety Rules for Northern Ireland from 13 December 2024
Changes to general product safety rules in Northern Ireland From 13 December 2024, new general product safety rules will take effect in Northern Ireland. These changes align with the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) and aim to ensure the safety of products available to consumers. Who will the changes affect? The changes will apply […]
New Guidance on Ransomware-Resistant Backups
Protect backup data from ransomware attacks The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published new guidance on protecting backup data from ransomware attacks. The principles set out the features that backup systems should have to resist destruction by ransomware. Backup data is essential for recovery after a ransomware attack. There are two main backup methods: […]
Archibald Sets Out Roadmap For Rates
Finance Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald has today set out a strategic roadmap for the local rating system. Updating MLAs in the Assembly the Minister outlined her plans which include: Undertaking a comprehensive Strategic Review Cycle of all rates support provided within the system, initially prioritising the policies of Small Business Rate Relief Scheme and Non-Domestic […]
Comply With Windsor Framework Arrangements For Medicines From January 2025
Prepare for new packaging and labelling measures The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is reminding remaining marketing authorisation holders to ensure they are prepared for the new packaging and labelling measures. The vast majority of companies have already submitted updated artwork to ensure compliance with the new arrangements for medicines following the Windsor […]
Small Woodland Grant Scheme Now Open
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has announced the 2024 Small Woodland Grant Scheme is now open for applications. This grant will support landowners to create new native woodland that will provide a range of ecosystem services and benefits for people including contributing to mitigating the impacts of climate change. The scheme provides […]
Self Assessment Scam Warning as 2025 Deadline Approaches
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding Self Assessment customers to be alert to potential scams and fraudsters ahead of the filing deadline on 31 January 2025. Concerned customers reported nearly 150,000 scam referrals to HMRC in the last year, as Self Assessment filers are warned to be alert to fraudsters. With millions of people […]
Murphy Launches Consumer Focused ‘Save Energy, Save Money’ Campaign
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched a ‘Save Energy, Save Money’ information campaign which aims to lower energy bills through energy efficiency. Funded by the Department for the Economy and delivered by the Consumer Council, the campaign will run until March 2025. The campaign aims to help consumers save money on their bills through energy […]
Murphy Launches £350k Productivity Initiative for SMEs
Economy Minister Conor Murphy today announced the SME Productivity Booster, a new £350,000 initiative aimed at increasing productivity and skills in small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). The SME Productivity Booster aims to equip more than 70 businesses across the north with the skills and insights they need to boost their productivity and, in turn, their competitiveness and […]
Soil Nutrient Health Scheme Results and Training Are Now Available
Over 7,000 farm businesses who registered for Zone 2 (County Fermanagh, County Armagh West and County Tyrone South) of the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS), will now have received a full and comprehensive set of soil analysis results in the post. These results and farm maps are also available to view online for each farm […]