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Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched the Business Innovation Grant (BIG), a new £4.3million initiative designed to help businesses across Northern Ireland embrace innovation and boost productivity and competitiveness. Developed by Invest Northern Ireland and delivered in partnership with Innovate NI, BIG is aimed at micro-businesses, sole traders, and SMEs and will offer grants from […]
SDLP Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin has questioned Minister Conor Murphy’s failure to bid for support for small and medium-sized enteprises (SMEs). He confirmed in the Assembly on Tuesday that he did not bid for any funding in the latest monitoring round. Business groups had asked the Minister to provide support in the context of rises […]
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has highlighted the negative impact of changes to immigration rules on businesses in Northern Ireland. Ms Hanna hosted a Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday to highlight the effect of changes to immigration policy which were introduced by the previous Conservative Government in their dying months. South Belfast and Mid Down […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy raised a number of key economic issues with British Government Ministers during a visit to London. The discussions included concerns on the introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme, support for renewable energy developments, and the previously paused Enhanced Investment Zone for the north of Ireland. Speaking afterwards Minister Murphy […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy arrived in Singapore to lead an all-island trade mission to the world’s largest fintech trade event, Singapore Fintech Festival. The four-day trade mission, which is supported by Invest Northern Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland, will promote the island of Ireland as a hub for innovation in regtech, fintech, and […]
Today we have written to Minister O’Dowd (DfI), Minister Muir (DAERA), Minister Lyons (DfC), Minister Murphy (DfE), Ms Ward (CEO Newry, Mourne and Down District Council / NMDDC), representatives of Defra’s “SPS Facilities Project” and representatives of the Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO). Our letter is informed and guided by two NIAO publications, “Good Practice […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Ashley Mallon has expressed shock and concern with the full privatisation of Keady Dental Practice. Speaking on the issue the Keady based Councillor said: “The privatisation of Keady Dental Practice is a concern for the local community who have for years relied on this practise for NHS treatments. The move to a […]
The SDLP has published a proposal to transform early education and childcare provision in Northern Ireland and halve costs for parents by 2030. The SDLP’s proposal aims to guarantee: · Affordability for parents, through the publication of an Early Learning and Childcare Strategy that contains an ambition to cap costs to reduce them by 50% […]
Buckle up for a belter of a Christmas in ABC Borough as the ‘Santa on Tour’ campaign, launched by the Council today (Tuesday 5 November), is billed as the hottest show around for local communities wishing to celebrate the festive season in style. Join Santa, Mrs Claus and their entourage of playful elves as they […]
Four food to go businesses operating in Newry have been listed as finalists for the 2024 NI Food to Go Awards, in association with Henderson Foodservice. The awards will recognise and celebrate the excellence and variety of food to go establishments in Northern Ireland. These are the first awards of its kind to be professionally […]
The Annual NI SME Business Conference & Expo, hosted by one of Northern Ireland’s largest membership organisations, Newry Chamber is now just one week away. The FREE half day event will take place on Thursday 14th November from 8am – 2:30pm at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry and you can book your place for the […]
Northern Ireland’s biggest energy supplier, Power NI is set to increase its domestic electricity tariff by 4% effective from 1 December 2024. A typical Power NI customer with a credit meter will see their bill rise by around £38 per year, while customers with a keypad (PAYG) meter will see a yearly increase of about £37. […]
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