“We welcome the Minister’s decision to exempt micro-businesses from the proposed trade union access provisions. This recognises the pressures facing our smallest employers, but it does not address the wider concerns the Employment Rights Bill continues to raise for businesses of all sizes. “We have spent the last decade navigating low growth, EU exit, the […]
Leading global insurance intermediary Brown & Brown has become the latest Patron of NI Chamber, strengthening its commitment to supporting business growth and economic development across the region. The global insurance broker provides insurance, risk management and advisory services to a diverse client base, from SMEs to multinational organisations. Welcoming the announcement, Suzanne Wylie, Chief
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AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast welcomed celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli back to the city this week for an exclusive summer showcase, highlighting the hotel’s refreshed food and beverage offering and continued investment in guest experience. Hosted on The Terrace, the event brought together media, influencers and key stakeholders to celebrate the start of summer and
 LISBURN-based Exchange Accountants is in ‘good health’ after expanding its operations with the acquisition of specialist medical accountancy practice MedFinancial. Retaining the MedFinancial name but now operating as a limited company, MedFinancial Accountants Ltd provides accountancy, taxation and business advice tailored to meet the needs of all sectors of the medical profession from qualification to
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The latest Ulster Bank Regional Growth Tracker signalled a renewed reduction in business activity in Northern Ireland’s private sector, following stability in April. New business also decreased amid geopolitical tensions and strong inflationary pressures, while companies expressed a pessimistic outlook. On a more positive note, employment increased slightly. The headline Business Activity Index – a
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If your job description lists more responsibilities than a small government department, the candidate market is not the problem. I saw a job description last week for a Head of Supply Chain. It listed 47 separate responsibilities. I counted. I want to be clear: this was not a role for a team of four
Latest figures from the Labour Relations Agency show a marked increase in calls regarding concerns about job security, following a rise in redundancy-related calls in the early part of the year. The Agency, through its Workplace Information Service, observed the increased redundancy calls in January and February 2026, with calls in March and April returning
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Major new developments set to launch this summer as part of multi-million-pound renovation programme  Galgorm Collection has unveiled the latest phase of its ambitious £20m transformation programme for Roe Valley Resort in Limavady, announcing a series of new and significant developments for the landmark North West destination.  Galgorm Collection acquired Roe Valley Resort
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Belfast City Airport has announced its first-ever Runway to Radiance event, a four-day celebration of beauty, wellness, and self-care designed to showcase the airport’s growing health and beauty offering. Taking place from 1st – 4th July 2026, Runway to Radiance will bring together leading retail partners World Duty Free and WHSmith to offer passengers exclusive
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Three women reshaping the tech landscape from across the island of Ireland have been recognised for their success in building technology enterprises. The founders, who were part of the inaugural cohort of the InterTradeIreland-led WeBuild programme, delivered by TechFoundHer, were among over 300 local and global women tech innovators at the annual TechFoundHer Summit in
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Leading UK commercial lighting manufacturer Whitecroft Lighting is beaming into Belfast on 9th June, with a mission to help shape the future of lighting. Hosted at Belfast’s Titanic Distillers, The Smart Projects Roadshow will bring together people working at the forefront of building design, construction and facilities management from across Northern Ireland to explore how
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Share Energy has reaffirmed its support for the farming sector through sponsorship of both this year’s Newry Agricultural Show and Ballymoney Show, among others, highlighting the vital role agricultural events play in sustaining rural life, economic activity and industry connections across Northern Ireland. The Ballymoney Show will take place on June 5th and 6th, while
Women founders trailblazing with tech across Ireland are set to be recognised at the forthcoming TechFoundHer Summit later this month. Alongside a host of prestigious speakers championing the skills, talent and innovation of female entrepreneurs across the island, three women will win the chance to take to the stage to showcase their businesses. The Breakthrough
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The annual TechFoundHer Summit will return to Dublin’s Mansion House as a flagship event for Dublin Tech Week. Backed by Dublin City Council, the TechFoundHer Summit invites you to join the Tech Mnáosphere – a gathering of women tech entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and ecosystem leaders to reimagine the role of technology in society and shape
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A Co. Antrim hypnotherapist who helps people break through fear, anxiety and self-doubt has been confirmed as a speaker at Social Media Fest Belfast. Turan Mirza, from Feel Good Hypnosis, will take to the stage at the Clayton Hotel in Belfast on Wednesday, April 29, as part of the final speaker line-up for the sixth
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A Rathfriland entrepreneur who has helped grow Social Media Fest into one of Ireland’s most talked-about events for creators, entrepreneurs and small business owners will take to the stage when the conference comes to Belfast for the first time. Esther Ocampo, owner of IPA Group and conference director of Social Media Fest, will deliver “Create
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A Lisburn digital marketing expert has been confirmed as a speaker at Social Media Fest Belfast. Ruth Young, founder of Ruthless Media, will take to the stage at the Clayton Hotel in Belfast on Wednesday, April 29, as part of the final speaker line-up for the sixth edition of the event. Social Media Fest, which
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The web now extends well beyond static pages and basic hyperlinks. Every interaction you have online, whether it involves something as routine as booking a train ticket or something as complex as collaborating in real time with colleagues who are spread across multiple time zones, relies on carefully crafted code written by skilled developers who
The full line-up of local expert speakers has been announced for the first Social Media Fest taking place in Belfast this week. The conference, which has become one of the most talked-about events in Ireland, will see 11 speakers take to the stage at the Clayton Hotel in Belfast on Wednesday, April 29. Social Media
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A social media conference that has become one of Ireland’s most talked-about events for creators, entrepreneurs and small business owners is coming to Belfast for the first time, with organisers promising an experience that stands apart from what is currently on offer in the market. Social Media Fest, which has previously taken place in Wexford
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With the Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair taking place tomorrow in Belfast, Charity Jobs NI has announced the final line-up of exhibitors set to offer more than 500 paid and voluntary opportunities across Northern Ireland’s third sector. Organised by Charity Jobs NI, the Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair will take place on Tuesday
With less than a week to go until the Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair takes place in Belfast, Charity Jobs NI is encouraging jobseekers, career changers and prospective volunteers to come along and explore the wide range of over 500 paid and volunteer opportunities that will be on offer across Northern Ireland’s third sector.
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Jobseekers and volunteers across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to attend the Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair in Belfast later this month, as more organisations confirm they will be taking part. The Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair, organised by Charity Jobs NI, will take place on Tuesday 24 March 2026 from 10am to
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping how tech startups are created, dramatically reducing build time and lowering traditional technical hurdles. As building a scalable digital product becomes faster, cheaper and less dependent on deep coding expertise and major funding, more women are seizing the opportunity to lead and build in tech. In response, applications have reopened for
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With significant funding changes due to come into effect from April, Charity Jobs NI has said its upcoming Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair will focus on strengthening workforce resilience across Northern Ireland’s voluntary and community sector. Sector leaders have warned that a proposed 64% reduction in key funding streams could see annual support fall
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Glasgow has been ranked as the best city for tech professionals in the UK based on key employment metrics Cheltenham and Cambridge secure second and third places in the nationwide tech city rankings The study highlights significant salary increases and job growth in emerging tech hubs outside London A recent study has revealed that Glasgow
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Henry Brothers, the main contractor on Queen’s University Belfast’s Momentum One Zero expansion, has marked the official start of construction at Belfast’s Titanic Quarter alongside representatives from government, civic leadership, academia and industry. A sod-cutting ceremony signalled the beginning of works on the expanded innovation centre, which forms a key element of the £70 million
Jet2 has completed a two-year retrofit installation programme, which has seen Split Scimitar Winglets installed onto 74 of its Boeing 737-800NG aircraft. The retrofit improves aircraft efficiency, reducing fuel burn by 1.5% and helping to cut the airline’s annual carbon emissions by over 28,000 tonnes. The multi-million pound retrofit, with the innovative winglet designs supplied
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Northern Ireland’s only dedicated Charity Careers & Volunteer Job Fair is back this spring, with third sector organisations invited to take part. At a time when many charities and community organisations are navigating funding uncertainty and increased pressure around recruitment and workforce stability, the Fair provides a cost-effective platform to connect with values-led candidates and
The Odyssey Trust has announced a new partnership with local electric vehicle (EV) charging provider Weev, supporting the introduction of EV charging infrastructure within the site’s Lagan-side car park and allowing Odyssey car park customers to make use of Weev’s award-winning service. This new partnership represents another step forward in The Odyssey Trust’s sustainability journey,
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Antrim and Newtownabbey has been named as one of the UK’s most promising places for business growth in 2026, according to new analysis released by Growth Flag, the UK data intelligence platform. This ranking also saw it identified as the strongest performing region in Northern Ireland with 12 per cent high growth potential. This news comes after the region
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has today officially launched the countdown to the 2026 Balmoral Show, announcing that Ulster Bank will return as principal sponsor as part of a new three-year partnership agreement. The renewed sponsorship deal will see Ulster Bank continue its close association with the agri-food event through to 2028, reinforcing the
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A prominent Belfast building has been given a new lease of life as The Bedford Hotel, now open for bookings from May 2026. The project represents a multi-million-pound private investment in the city centre, bringing one of Belfast’s most distinctive vacant buildings back into productive use and reinforcing confidence in the local hospitality and tourism
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A woman who had worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers Services Ltd (PwC) for more than 40 years has settled her case of age and disability discrimination against the company for £150,000. The case was supported by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. The woman who worked as an Executive Support Assistant, said that a senior colleague unexpectedly raised
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Northern Ireland’s only dedicated Charity Careers and Volunteer Job Fair is set to return to Belfast this spring, marking its third year since launching in 2024. The Charity Careers and Volunteer Job Fair will take place on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, from 10am to 2pm at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre, bringing charities, community organisations
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Members of a Belfast based interfaith festival met Pope Leo XIV in Rome last week during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The 4 Corners Festival committee, board and wider community travelled to Italy ahead of the opening of their 2026 series of events later this week. Each year the International Week of Prayer
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Belfast-based Barclay Communications has announced a new partnership with Fibrus that will make it easier for businesses across Northern Ireland to access full fibre broadband through its wholesale channel, Hyperfast Networks, delivered as part of the government backed Project Stratum. Through the partnership, Barclay Communications will utilise full fibre broadband via Hyperfast Networks, giving Barclay’s
Ten categories saw some of NI’s top firms awarded for their contribution to the company’s success for delivering some of the most important infrastructure projects in the UK and Ireland Hillsborough-headquartered GRAHAM has cemented its commitment to its partnerships and collaborations by hosting its inaugural GRAHAM Group Supply Chain Awards at the Crowne Plaza Belfast.
Translink is advising passengers to plan their journeys in advance over the festive period, with holiday timetables in effect. NI Railways services will operate as normal on Christmas Eve, with an early evening close. There will be no trains running on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. The usual Saturday timetable will operate on Saturday 27th December, with
