Upcoming changes affecting steel movements into Northern Ireland from 1 July 2026
Manufacturers and businesses moving steel products into Northern Ireland should prepare now for significant changes taking effect from 1st July 2026. The UK Government has confirmed that new UK and EU steel measures will come into force from this date, affecting the...
Have Your Say: Proposed Level 3 Scientific Manufacturing Qualification
Manufacturing NI is inviting employers to participate in a consultation on a proposed new Level 3 Scientific Manufacturing qualification. This is an opportunity to influence the development of future talent and ensure the qualification aligns with the skills and...
€500,000 Available Through North-South Business Cooperation Awards
Applications are now open for the 2026 North-South Business Cooperation Awards, an initiative supported by the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation that celebrates and supports cross-border entrepreneurship on the island of Ireland. The Awards recognise businesses that...
PSNI Issue Useful Security Advice for Manufacturers
In light of heightened tensions and recent unrest, the PSNI has issued guidance for businesses which you can follow to keep your staff and premises safe. Businesses and retailers of all sizes are at the heart of our community and our neighbourhoods. They provide...
MEGA Manufacturing Skills & Apprenticeship Survey
MEGA is currently undertaking a survey of manufacturing employers to understand how effectively Northern Ireland's current skills and apprenticeship system is meeting the needs of industry. The findings will be used to inform discussions with the Department for the...
JOINT BUSINESS GROUPS LETTER RESPONDING TO THE RECENT VIOLENCE
Business groups across Northern Ireland have signed the following joint statement: The NI business community stand united in strongly condemning the violence, disorder and intimidation witnessed in recent days across Northern Ireland. There can be no justification for...
Government Launches Call for Input on Further Cost of Living Tariff Suspensions
The UK Government has launched a new call for input on a potential second package of temporary tariff suspensions aimed at reducing pressure on household and business costs. The consultation, launched by the Department for Business and Trade on 27 May 2026, is seeking...
The launch of HMRC Advance Assurance pilot
HMRC has launched a new pilot scheme aimed at giving SMEs earlier clarity on specific areas of R&D tax relief claims before submission. The new R&D Targeted Advance Assurance pilot opened on 18 May 2026 and will run for an initial 12-month period. The scheme...
Banbridge Academy & Methodist College Belfast – Pathways Careers Fair in September 2026
Rarely have there been as many challenges and opportunities in the world of work as there are today, and young people leaving school face a world that differs dramatically from that experienced by their parents and teachers. At Banbridge Academy and Methodist College...