NI Skills & Labour Market Intelligence October 2025
The latest NI Skills & Labour Market Intelligence report (October 2025) highlights both opportunities and challenges for Northern Ireland’s economy, with clear implications for the manufacturing sector. Employment in NI stands at 898,000 (71.8% rate), the third...
MakeME Academy Launches in Derry
On 25 September, GemX launched the MakeME Academy at the Waterfoot Hotel, Derry, bringing together 14 local schools and companies. Keynote speakers included Stephen Kelly, Gavin Killeen, Alistair Cameron, Jennifer Neff, Brendan McGinn, and the Mayor of Derry City and...
Sixmilecross Man Retires from Finlay After 45 Years
Local man David Lyons has retired from Finlay after a long-standing 45-year career, marking the end of an era for both the man and the brand he helped shape. David joined Finlay, the Omagh-based brand of mobile crushing, screening and conveying equipment, in August...
Good Jobs Employment Rights Bill- Roundtable Breakfast Discussion
Mid-Ulster District Council, in partnership with NILGA and the Department for the Economy, will be hosting a Roundtable Discussion Breakfast Seminar on the Good Jobs Employment Rights Bill: The Way Forward. This session will take place on Wednesday 1 October 2025 at...
Camlin Group Reports Strong FY2024 Results and Unveils Strategic Rebrand for Global Growth
Camlin Group today announced its financial results for the year ended 31st December 2024, delivering another year of strong performance, with revenue growing by 14% year-on-year to £88.2 million. This continued growth reflects the Group’s successful international...
Digital Skills Apprenticeship Cost and Benefit Analysis
Calling the Digital Sector of Northern Ireland, help us understand the real benefits of hiring apprentices. Following on from the Digital Skills Action Plan, you asked the Department for the Economy to find the true cost and benefits of hiring Digital Skills...
The Irish News Ulster All-Stars
This year marks the 30th anniversary of The Irish News Ulster All-Stars, one of the most prestigious nights in the GAA calendar. On Friday, 24th October, the ICC Belfast will host a glittering black-tie gala, bringing together Ulster’s sporting heroes and leading...
Import Control System 2 – further information on how to prepare
The EU’s new Import Control System 2 (ICS2) will replace the existing Import Control System Northern Ireland (ICSNI). From 31 December 2025, using ICS2 for goods movements by road and rail from Great Britain to Northern Ireland will become mandatory. To support...
You’re Invited to PRISM
Eirmersive & DkIT are hosting a new event, and we’d love to see you there. Join us for PRISM, where VR/AR/XR meets AI + Digital Twin for Manufacturing, Construction, Health Tech & Energy. With 11+ speakers from organisations including Volvo, Kuka Robotics...