The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates will increase from 1 April 2025. Employers should be aware that all minimum wage rates increase

A summary of how the Autumn Budget 2024 affects Northern Ireland businesses. The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, delivered the Autumn Budget on Wednesday 30 October 2024.

Economy Minister Conor Murphy today announced that the Apprenticeship Inclusion Challenge Fund is open for applications. The fund, worth more than £600,000, is aimed at

Employee Earnings in Northern Ireland, from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2024, was published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency.

Prepare for quantum-enabled future The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is urging businesses to get ready for a new wave of cyber security threats as quantum

Series of events designed to help businesses maximise their global potential From 11 to 15 November 2024, International Trade Week will include a series of

A new cross-border initiative, AgriFood Connect, has been launched to drive innovation and collaboration in the local agri-food sector Supported by InterTradeIreland’s Synergy Programme, this

Find solutions to end violence against women and girls Ending violence, abuse, and harm against women and girls is a crucial issue in our society.

DAERA has today launched the Rural Business Development Grant Scheme which will deliver £1.55million in capital grants to support rural micro businesses across Northern Ireland.

This event will equip businesses based in Northern Ireland with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the cross-border market InterTradeIreland, in partnership with

The labour market statistics were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency. Payrolled employees increased over the month and median earnings decreased

Upcoming webinars from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to help employers, businesses and the self-employed understand tax issues that affect them. Listed below are a