
Economy Minister Diane Dodds has encouraged businesses across Northern Ireland who receive personal data transfers from the EU to prepare for the end of the transition period. A recent survey by the Department for the Economy of local businesses who receive data from the EU showed that 66% advised that EU data was […]
Oct 23 2020 | Posted in
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Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has delivered an economic boost for rural residents in the Newry, Mourne and Down and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council areas when he launched the £65k Prosper + Project. The project, which has been developed in conjunction with the Southern Regional College (SRC), operates on the […]
Oct 22 2020 | Posted in
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Following Northern Ireland Water’s tariff increase, effective on 1 October 2020, The Consumer Council is reminding businesses across the country to ensure that their water bills are accurate to avoid nasty surprises and to save money. Graham Smith, Head of Water at The Consumer Council, said, “Given the tariff increase, which will increase […]
Oct 21 2020 | Posted in
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Self Assessment customers can apply online for additional support to help spread the cost of their tax bill into monthly payments without the need to call HM Revenue and Customs(HMRC). Embed from Getty Images The online payment plan service can already be used to set up instalment arrangements for paying tax liabilities up […]
Oct 19 2020 | Posted in
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JMK Solicitors, Northern Ireland’s leading road traffic and personal injury law firm – are celebrating after being awarded the prestigious Lexcel Quality Mark. The Lexcel scheme, administered by the Law Society recognises firms which achieve excellence in legal practice management and client care. Based in Newry and Belfast, the popular firm was awarded […]
Oct 12 2020 | Posted in
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Finance Minister Conor Murphy has visited Smart Newry to see first-hand how it has benefitted from the Department’s Open Data Innovation and Outreach Fund. Smart Newry was awarded almost £8,000 through the fund which it has used to deploy sensors around the city to gather environmental data for use by businesses, schools and […]
Oct 9 2020 | Posted in
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Around Noon – the award-winning food-to-go manufacturer – has announced a significant acquisition to diversify its product offering and grow sales in the UK and Ireland market. The Newry-based business has acquired Simply Fit Food, which supplies a range of convenience meals made from wholesome, natural ingredients online as well as through multiple […]
Oct 9 2020 | Posted in
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The explosion of popularity in Podcasting over the last five years looks set to continue into 2021, offering Northern Ireland businesses tremendous opportunities. Embed from Getty Images The rise owes a lot to American podcasts from Joe Rogan, (yes, the bald UFC guy who’s always talking about Conor McGregor), and the wildly successful crime podcast […]

Warrenpoint business leader Brian Reid was among those honoured at the annual Institute of Directors Northern Ireland (IoD NI) Director of the Year Awards sponsored by AIB. Brian Reid, CEO Director of Warrenpoint business Deli-Lites was named International Director of the Year at a ceremony, held virtually for the first time due to COVID-19 […]
Oct 5 2020 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has said the time is right for Northern Ireland to explore the development of a local hydrogen economy. Speaking after meeting with some of Northern Ireland’s leading players in the hydrogen space, the Minister said hydrogen will create the opportunity for new sustainable jobs for the Northern Ireland economy […]
Oct 2 2020 | Posted in
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