Manufacturers urged to review impact of upcoming UK steel import trade changes
Northern Ireland manufacturers are being urged to assess the potential impact of significant changes to the UK’s steel import regime due to come into effect from 1st July 2026. Under these measures announced by the UK Government, tariff-free import quotas for a range...
Pathways to work & wellbeing- Employer Co-Design Workshop
The Department for Communities, in partnership with Sir Charlie Mayfield and the UK Keep Britain Working Review, is holding an employer workshop on Wednesday 3rd June 2026, in Windsor Park, Belfast. PATHWAYS TO WORK & WELLBEING – EMPLOYER CO-DESIGN WORKSHOP This...
Annual Technology & Design Association Conference
The annual Technology & Design Association Northern Ireland (T&DNI) Conference will take place on 16 June 2026 at Stranmillis University College, Belfast. If your company would like to support the development of Technology & Design in Northern Ireland...
Trade NI to bring major business delegation to London with call for targeted tax measures to unlock Northern Ireland growth
Targeted use of taxation levers will be critical to unlocking economic growth in Northern Ireland, a Trade NI delegation will tell the UK Government at an event focusing on the Northern Ireland economy at Surveyors House, Westminster on 13 May 2026. The annual...
Funding Available for EV Charging Infrastructure What Manufacturers Should Know
Manufacturers considering investment in electric vehicle EV infrastructure may want to take note of two UK Government funding schemes currently available. The Workplace Charging Scheme offers a straightforward route for businesses to install EV charge points, covering...
MJM Marine on Quest for Azamara Deal
MJM Marine has secured a major new contract with Azamara Cruises, marking the continuation of a long-standing relationship between the two organisations. The project will see Newry headquartered MJM Marine deliver a substantial refit programme on board the Azamara...
AICC launches free AI Learning Lab
The Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) has launched a free online platform to help individuals and organisations build practical artificial intelligence (AI) skills. The AI Learning Lab features a Virtual Learning Environment with self-paced,...
Consultation on Minimum wage rates from April 2027 and beyond
Firms from Northern Ireland are being urged to feed directly into the UK’s next round of minimum wage decisions, with the Low Pay Commission consultation for 2026 now open. The consultation will shape recommendations for National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage...
Don’t rush largest overhaul of employment legislation in a decade, say businesses
A coalition of over 20 business groups has today (Monday, 13th April) called on Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and the wider Executive not to rush through wide-ranging and complex employment rights legislation in the short time left in this Assembly mandate....