EEF Northern Ireland rebrands to Employers Federation
Reflecting its diverse and growing client-base, EEF Northern Ireland has rebranded to Employers Federation. The organisation has been in existence for over 150 years and provides businesses with employment law advice and legal representation. Historically, the...
£5.8m expansion plan at Mallusk firm Brett Martin gets the green light
Plastics manufacturer Brett Martin is to undergo a £5.8m expansion at its facility in Mallusk, after planning approval was granted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. The company, which manufactures specialist plastic products for a range of sectors, has...
UK Mini Budget- What does it Mean?
The Chancellor has announced significant changes to tax rates in a ‘mini-budget’ which represents one of the biggest tax-cutting budgets in 50 years and which the government have said will cost £36bn. The announcements, part of the government’s “Growth Plan...
Northern Ireland Quarterly Index of Production
The quarterly Index of Production (IOP) provides a timely indicator of growth in the output of the production industries in Northern Ireland (NI). IOP indices, along with other published quarterly data and unpublished agricultural output data, are used to generate the...
DfC Trust Inclusion
The Department for Communities is developing a new scheme that will offer greater support and guidance for employers in employing those with disabilities. ‘Trust Inclusion’ will encourage and support employers of all sizes, industry and experience to be more confident...
Government outlines plans to help cut energy bills for businesses
Support for households, businesses and public sector organisations facing rising energy bills has been unveiled. New support for households, businesses and public sector organisations facing rising energy bills in Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been unveiled...
Bank holiday announced for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral on Monday 19 September
Monday 19 September, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday. This will allow individuals, businesses and other organisations to pay their respects to Her Majesty and commemorate Her reign, while marking the final...
STEM Ambassador Information Session
Mid & East Antrim Council are delighted to advise we have arranged an exciting and inspiring STEM Ambassador Information Session with Dr Anna Monaghan on Tuesday 20th September. The STEM Ambassador Programme is managed by STEM Learning, the largest provider of...
NAVIGATING THE CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES ARISING FROM BUSINESS IMMIGRATION, RECRUITMENT & COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS
With inflation, rising costs and skilled labour shortages continuing to impact the manufacturing sector, it is imperative that manufacturing companies understand how they can navigate challenges in respect of recruitment, skilled labour and commercial contracts....