£300,000 in Grant Funding Now Available for Young UK Entrepreneurs – Apply Today!
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, creator and owner of the easy family of brands - including easyJet.com, easyHotel.comand many others (see www.easy.com and www.easyHistory.info), and the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation (see stelios.foundation and stelios.ie) has launched...
Reflections on Publication of NI Skills Barometer 2023-2033
Reflections on the Skills Barometer 2023-2033 by Mary Meehan - Key takeaways for manufacturing: 📊 Growing Demand Across Sectors The report projects workforce growth to nearly one million jobs by 2033, driven by expansion in priority areas such as advanced...
Feed into research on Goods regulation and Northern Ireland
Ipsos UK has been commissioned by the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) to carry out in-depth research with businesses operating across Northern Ireland and Great Britain. The research aims to understand how manufacturers and goods-based businesses prepare...
City of Derry Airport Seek Feedback on the Plans for a New City of Derry – Dublin Service
Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, has launched a Market Sounding Survey to support plans for a new Public Service Obligation (PSO) air service between Dublin and Derry, expected to commence in 2026. The proposed service aims to improve connectivity for the...
Made in NI Awards Returns for 2026- Entries now open
Insider Media are delighted to be bringing back The Made In NI Awards for 2026. This flagship celebration of Northern Ireland's manufacturing and engineering sectors returns with an expanded and updated awards programme. Now in its 11th year, the event features new...
Environmental Self-Assessment Tool: A Simple Way for Businesses to Check Compliance and Improve Performance
Businesses are facing increasing expectations from customers, regulators and partners to operate in a way that protects the environment. But understanding exactly what environmental responsibilities apply to your organisation is not always straightforward, especially...
Mid Ulster District Council Business & Environmental Awards 2026- Now Open
Mid Ulster District Council is calling for nominations for the Business and Environment Awards 2026, celebrating the outstanding contributions of businesses, organisations, and individuals who are driving positive change across the district. Organised by Mid Ulster...
NI Manufacturers are resilient amid challenges
Manufacturing NI’s Q4 member survey provides a snapshot of how manufacturers are navigating an increasingly complex operating environment, while continuing to build on NI’s core strengths. The feedback that we received from across the sector indicates that confidence...
Government Announces Inheritence Tax Reliefs Threshold to rise to £2.5m for businesses and farmers
The Government has announced that the £1m Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs threshold has been increased to £2.5m from April 2026, allowing spouses or civil partners to pass on up to £5m in qualifying business or agricultural assets between them. The...