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Business Government South Armagh South Down Stormont Upper Bann

Omicron Hospitality Payment Scheme Underway

Land & Property Services has begun contacting hospitality businesses to confirm their details to enable the Omicron Hospitality Payment to be made. Over 3,200 businesses will be eligible for a one-off grant payment of either £10,000, £15,000 or £20,000 based on their rateable value. Eligible businesses will include; restaurants, cafés, coffee shops, bistros, snack bars, […]

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Business Upper Bann

Small Business Key to Economic Recovery – Lockhart

Local MP Carla Lockhart has joined with Upper Bann MLAs Jonathan Buckley and Diane Dodds in welcoming Economy Minister Gordon Lyons MLA to the constituency for engagements with a number of local businesses, and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council.  The Minister visited Kitchen Bakes and Statement Menswear in Portadown. Carla Lockhart said: “The Economy […]

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Business Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann Westminster

MP Welcomes Lidl Investment in Craigavon

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said the announcement of a £3.5m investment by Lidl in the Craigavon area is welcome, particularly with the creation of 10 new supermarket jobs and 200 jobs during the construction phase. Carla Lockhart said: “Since entering the Northern Ireland market, Lidl has become a very popular store for many […]

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Business Community Louth

National Pen , Dundalk Job Losses a Hammer Blow – Ó Murchú

The news about the job losses at National Pen has come has a ‘hammer blow’ to the workers in the Dundalk facility, Louth TD Ruairí Ó Murchú has said. The news came in a company statement which said that it will cease its fulfilment operations at the centre and move the jobs to the Czech […]

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Business Politics South Down

McKevitt: Lyons Silence on Spend Local Scheme Unacceptable

SDLP Crotlieve Councillor Karen McKevitt has said that a DUP Minister’s silence on the problems faced by people still trying to access their spend local cards is unacceptable. Cllr. McKevitt said Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has gone into hiding as people report serious difficulties with the high-profile scheme.  Cllr. McKevitt said: “The Spend Local cards […]

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Business Lurgan Upper Bann

Kelly: Lyons Silence on Spend Local Scheme Unacceptable!

SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has said that a DUP Minister’s silence on the problems faced by people still trying to access their spend local cards is unacceptable.  Mrs Kelly said Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has gone into hiding as people report serious difficulties with the high profile scheme.   Upper Bann MLA Dolores […]

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Business Newry Newry Chamber

Economy Minister Visits Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade was delighted to host Economy Minister Gordon Lyons on his visit to Newry on Wednesday 12th January.  The meeting took place at AbbeyAutoline offices on the Rathfriland Road and he was briefed on the latest developments in the business community. Julie Gibbons, newly elected President of Newry Chamber, commented […]

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Advertising Business Newry

Blended Learning Courses Available at Platinum Training

Platinum Training Institute are offering Blended Learning Health and Fitness qualifications which can be started anytime. They range from Level 1 to 5 and will be a mixture of home study / tutorials and face to face coaching in their offices in Queen’s University Belfast.  They still have fully face to face options which you can check out […]

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Advertising Business Newry

New Monitoring and Control Room From Talon Security

Newry based security business Talon Security has launched a new monitoring and control room. With the company going from strength to strength 2022 is set to be a massive year for the Newry company. New services included: Monitoring Solutions Monitoring from our fully approved and accredited National Security Inspectorate (NSI) Gold Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) […]

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Advertising Business Community Newry

Don’t Sweat It, Out Source It with Evvr Clean Ltd

Newry based business Evvr Clean has quickly become one of the top cleaning companies in Newry and Mourne and quickly expanding in Co Armagh, Co Antrim and all over Co Down. Offering the very best in cleaning services. Offices based at Unit 10 & 11 & Ironing and Laundry workshop at 2a, Itec Business Park, […]

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Business Community

HMRC Gives Self Assessment Taxpayers More Time to Ease COVID-19 Pressures

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is waiving late filing and late payment penalties for Self Assessment taxpayers for one month – giving them extra time, if they need it, to complete their 2020/21 tax return and pay any tax due. HMRC is encouraging taxpayers to file and pay on time if they can, as the […]

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Business Newry Pocketbox

Pocketbox Wins Road Safety Award

Pocketbox, the road safety app designed to manage all aspects of owning and maintaining a vehicle. Everything from MOT, Tax, Servicing and Insurance has won a NI road safety award. The app which is owned and developed by Newry tech entrepreneur Jim Finnegan is quickly becoming the go to application for car users as it […]