
More than 7,000 businesses have now signed up to the new Trader Support Service (TSS), which will support traders moving goods under the Northern Ireland Protocol from 1 January 2021. In the past ten days alone, registrations to the TSS have increased by around 50 per cent, but with fewer than 50 days […]
Dec 1 2020 | Posted in
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The impact of COVID-19 has been deeply felt by everyone in Northern Ireland, but one of the groups that have been particularly disadvantaged by the pandemic are the students who were destined to be tomorrow’s business leaders. Withdrawn job offers, cancelled graduate programmes and a sharp decline in employment opportunities have hit the […]
Nov 30 2020 | Posted in
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Staff at JMK Solicitors, Northern Ireland’s number one Personal Injury practice, took to remote working across Europe this year, as they continue to prioritise staff safety and wellbeing. JMK Solicitors has a burgeoning reputation for focusing on staff wellbeing and work-life balance. Earlier this year, the legal firm with offices in […]
Nov 27 2020 | Posted in
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CRASH Services, Northern Ireland’s leading Accident Management Company, has announced a significant investment in Belfast. The company, which was recently recognised as ‘best in class’ in its industry for its track record of returning customers repaired vehicles 43% faster than competitors, have unveiled plans for the state-of-the-art building at Stockmans Lane, Belfast. […]
Nov 26 2020 | Posted in
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This month Buttercrane Shopping Centre in Newry said a fond farewell to one of its longest-serving members of staff. Therese Bailey (Clerkin) marked her retirement after 32 years working with the Centre Management team of the Shopping Centre since it first opened in 1988. Therese supported the Centre Manager and Operations […]
Nov 26 2020 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has welcomed the announcement of a £213 million Covid-19 support package for businesses across Northern Ireland. The Minister says, “The expectation is that individuals, businesses and the wider economy will feel the negative impacts of Covid for many months to come. “So I am pleased the Executive […]

We all know 2020 hasn’t really lived up to expectation. Missed opportunities, missed family get-togethers, missed birthdays and anniversaries. Buttercrane Centre wants to make sure 2020 goes out with a bang, with their great £5k giveaway – one opportunity not to be missed. Speaking to Newry Times, Peter Murray Centre Manager […]

Newry company Granite Exchange has generously donated 32 county GAA jerseys from the ‘An Evening of 2 Halves’ event. The event, hosted by Newry-based marketing consultant Tony McKeown earlier this year, was for local children’s charity Cancer Fund for Children. The sports chat corporate event was held at the Europa Hotel, […]

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed changes to the Job Support Scheme and increased help for the self-employed. Responding to the Chancellor’s announcement, Conor Murphy said, “For many employers their biggest concern has been wage costs. “I have been pressing the Chancellor and Treasury to review the Job Support Scheme and […]
Oct 29 2020 | Posted in
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A bespoke package to provide financial assistance to the taxi, private bus and coach sectors will be brought forward, Ministers have announced. The First Minister and deputy First Minister have conferred the necessary powers on the Infrastructure Minister to administer the schemes, which will be developed urgently. The funding package will […]
Oct 26 2020 | Posted in
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