LRA Employer Webinars Available as Recordings

Access recordings of the Labour Relations Agency’s (LRA) webinars that help employers keep up to date with the latest in Northern Ireland employment law

Everything You Need to Know to Create an Instagram Business Account

Want to make your design firm IG official? Welcome to Instagram Business Accounts 101—here’s how to get started

Social Farming Awareness Week Demonstrates Importance of the Service in Northern Ireland

The farm is not a specialised treatment farm; rather the farm remains a typical working farm where people in need of support can benefit from participation in the farm’s activities in a non-clinical environment.

Consultation | 10X Economy Approach to Technologies and Clusters

The 10X Economic Vision, published in May 2021, highlighted the need to focus on technologies and unique selling points (USPs) within priority/high potential sectors, in which Northern Ireland has established strengths and the potential to be globally competitive if not already.

Latest HMRC Tax Webinars

Listed are a number of live HMRC webinars that will give the self-employed an understanding of key taxes that affect them and also help employers with payroll. The webinars are free and last around an hour.

Hybrid Working | Event to Explore Its Future Use

The Labour Relations Agency, in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Northern Ireland (CIPD NI), is hosting a webinar to take stock of the human resources profession’s experience of hybrid working to date.

How Generative AI Can Help Improve Business

Understand the full potential of generative AI for business, and discover uses, applications, benefits and risk considerations.

NI Apprenticeship Awards 2024

The Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards recognise apprentices, their mentors, employers and training organisations who have demonstrated exceptional progress as well as personal achievement and commitment.

Announcement of Timeline for the New Farm Support and Development Programme

The timeline for the new Farm Support and Development programme, which aims to support farming and enhance environmental sustainability in Northern Ireland, has been announced by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).

Latest HMRC Tax Webinars

Listed below are a number of live HMRC webinars that will give the self-employed an understanding of key taxes that affect them and also help employers with payroll. The webinars are free and last around an hour.

Yes You Can Imagine It Bootcamp

Hosted by Dungannon Enterprise, along with guest speakers from our local entrepreneurial community to share their business tips and secrets to success – on Wednesday 18th October. 

You Can Now Pay For Your Business To Be Verified on Facebook and Instagram

The social media company rolled out the blue tick to creators across its most popular platforms earlier in 2023, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has now announced Facebook and Instagram business account holders will be eligible, and that the feature would soon be rolling out to WhatsApp, too.

UFU Partners With AFBI and AgriSearch For NI Farming Webinars

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has announced that it will join forces with the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) and AgriSearch to host webinars for Northern Ireland’s farmers.

All Age Apprenticeships Launched

The Department for the Economy (DfE) has announced the introduction of All Age Apprenticeships, which provide opportunities for more people to embark on a career of their choice. 

‘Small Businesses Across NI Must Learn to Protect Themselves Online’ Says Digital Expert

In the UK, a small business falls victim to a successful hack every 19 seconds. By the time you reach the end of this article, at least six more will have been compromised.

Work Well Live Well Programme For Workplaces

Work Well Live Well is a free workplace health and wellbeing support programme funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA) and delivered by Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke (NICHS).

£291.3million in Direct Payments Issued On Day One

A total of £291.3million in Direct Payments has been issued to 98% of Northern Ireland farmers on 1st September this year, providing a much needed boost to farming families and the rural economy in this very challenging year.

Innovation Vouchers: September 2023 Call

Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI) Innovation Vouchers allow you to access the skills and expertise of universities, colleges or Institutes of Technology in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

The deadline for applications is 3pm on Friday 6 October 2023.

Apply For Funding to Reduce Cyber Risk Across Defence

Cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated, with potentially more impact on military operations. This themed competition seeks to support:

novel tools that strengthen digital resilience across defence
novel approaches that enable security by default
novel ways to quantify Operational Technology risk

Planning Approval to Redevelop Former Omagh Health Centre Into £4m ‘Digi-Hub’

Omagh Enterprise Company has now secured planning approval from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to bring the building back to life.