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Access the Experts: The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme Webinar
Access the Experts: The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme Online business support session with speakers: Robert McCullough, Head of Belfast...View Article -
Access the Experts: The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme Webinar
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NI Chamber Coronavirus survey: extension of business support mechanisms critical
Results from the latest Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) survey on the impact of Coronavirus confirm...View Article -
NI Chamber responds to extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Commenting on the Chancellor’s announcement that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough) will be extended to October, Ann McGregor, Chief...View Article -
NI Chamber responds to Executive’s Coronavirus recovery strategy
Commenting on the NI Executive’s Coronavirus recovery strategy, Ann McGregor, Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry,...View Article -
NI Chamber President comments on Chancellor’s boost for Coronavirus business support schemes
Welcoming the Chancellor’s announcement on further measures to boost financial support for businesses affected by Coronavirus, NI Chamber President Ian...View Article -
NI Chamber responds to Coronavirus business support measures
“Government now needs to go all out to ensure that details of the job retention scheme and loan guarantees reach...View Article -
Information: Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
At Budget 2020, the Chancellor announced that a ‘Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme’ (CBILS) will temporarily replace the Enterprise Finance...View Article -
House sales pick up in September but buyer enquiries reported to be flat
RICS and Ulster Bank Residential Market Survey – September 2023 House prices in Northern Ireland continued to rise through the...View Article -
House prices in Northern Ireland continued to rise but at a slower rate
RICS and Ulster Bank Residential Market Survey – August 2023 House prices in Northern Ireland continued to rise but at...View Article -
Belfast Pianos doubles capacity with Ulster Bank support
A local piano dealer has taken up residence in new premises following a six-figure investment supported by Ulster Bank as...View Article -
NI house prices rise at slowest rate in two years
RICS and Ulster Bank Residential Market Survey – December 2022 House prices in Northern Ireland are continued to rise in...View Article -
HIGH INFLATION, LOW CONSUMER CONFIDENCE AND TIGHTER MONETARY POLICY MEANS NORTHERN IRELAND IS LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE A RECESSION
Northern Ireland’s economy is likely to experience a period of recession as a result of a combination of factors including...View Article -
Seahorses take to Waterfront to mark a decade of song
Tech firms Telefónica Tech UK&I and Continu Ltd back charity gala event in November Food banks and mental health charity...View Article -
DONNELLY GROUP REPORTS INCREASE IN PROFITS DESPITE INDUSTRY CHALLENGES
Donnelly Group, Northern Ireland’s leading independent motor retailer has reported a pre-tax profit of £5.9m according to the latest accounts...View Article -
Randox Announces New High Street Clinics in Belfast and Derry-Londonderry as Part of National Roll-Out to Improve Health Outcomes and Ease Pressure on Vital Clinical Services
Testing Legacy of Pandemic Invested in New and Accessible Preventative Healthcare Antrim-based diagnostic testing giant Randox Laboratories is increasing its...View Article -
ECONOMIC GROWTH FORECAST TO SLOW AS HIGH INFLATION, TIGHTER POLICY AND UNCERTAINTY WEIGH ON THE NI ECONOMY
Danske Bank expects the pace of economic growth in Northern Ireland to slow from the second quarter of this year...View Article -
Customs Declaration Training 16
Funding available: The cost of this course is eligible for funding from HMRC. Businesses that complete customs declarations now have...View Article -
Customs Declaration Training 15
Funding available: The cost of this course is eligible for funding from HMRC. Businesses that complete customs declarations now have...View Article -
Customs Declaration Training 13
Funding available: The cost of this course is eligible for funding from HMRC. Businesses that complete customs declarations now have...View Article -
Customs Declaration Training 14
Funding available: The cost of this course is eligible for funding from HMRC. Businesses that complete customs declarations now have...View Article -
Customs Declaration Training 11
Funding available: The cost of this course is eligible for funding from HMRC. Businesses that complete customs declarations now have...View Article -
Customs Declaration Training 12
Funding available: The cost of this course is eligible for funding from HMRC. Businesses that complete customs declarations now have...View Article -
Customs Declaration Training 10
Funding available: The cost of this course is eligible for funding from HMRC. Businesses that complete customs declarations now have...View Article -
Customs Declaration Training 9
Funding available: The cost of this course is eligible for funding from HMRC. Businesses that complete customs declarations now have...View Article -
‘Trust’, ‘Disposable Income’, and ‘Mental Health’ of greatest concern to NI public
View ArticleThe findings of a post lockdown survey have shown that trust, disposable income and mental health are the three key issues currently worrying the NI public. ‘Your Life and the Future’ is the latest piece of research by Bauer Media NI (Cool FM, Downtown & Downtown Country) which has gauged the mindset of listeners regarding […]
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Experience Development Programme Creates a Hybrid Hero in ICC Belfast
View ArticleWith large-scale hybrid conferences now the norm, ICC Belfast is emerging from the pandemic as a market leader with a reputation for innovation thanks to Tourism Northern Ireland’s Experience Development Programme. As the first industry to shut down and the last to reopen, the events industry was one of the hardest hit by coronavirus. […]
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Gifts for a Lifetime This Christmas
View ArticleWe’re always rightly reminded at this time of year that the gift of a puppy is for life, not just for Christmas. That’s equally true for the goats, pigs, chickens and other livestock that’s bought annually by people across Northern Ireland who support Self Help Africa Northern Ireland’s increasingly popular ‘Lifetime Gifts’ seasonal charity campaign. […]
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Barclays Takes on Council’s Banking
View ArticleBarclays has announced that it has been appointed as banking partner for Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council – one of the first virtual bank onboardings completed locally during the coronavirus pandemic. The appointment sees Barclays now supporting 75 per cent of Northern Ireland’s 11 local authorities. Barclays established a dedicated team to work with local […]
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EMPLOYEES FAVOUR WELLBEING OVER PAY AND BONUSES IN UK’S ‘GREAT RESIGNATION’
View ArticleWith more than two million UK adults leaving their job since the first COVID-19 lockdown, businesses are being forced to adapt to a new world of work, with a good work/life balance and flexible working revealed to now be the top attractions for new recruits, moreso than competitive pay and bonuses. According to new research […]
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Stuff a Bus NI goes virtual for another year to support local families and raise £75k
View ArticleFor a second year, people across Northern Ireland are being urged to help ensure every child receives a present on Christmas day, by donating to the virtual Stuff a Bus toy appeal, which aims to raise at least £75,000. Stuff A Bus Northern Ireland, which was launched by Translink in 2017, receives thousands of toys […]
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Co. Derry-based tech company develops new products for enhanced facilities management
View ArticleA Co. Derry entrepreneur has developed a range of sensors and software to help companies manage their office facilities more efficiently with help from Ulster Bank. Aidan Donnelly and his team at SmartWorkPlus in Magherafelt have created new technology which operates by storing and collating data from specialist sensors installed within a building. This data […]
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Research reveals ‘Life after Lockdown’ – but not as we know it
View ArticleThe findings from the third in a series of ‘lockdown’ surveys indicate a ‘muted’ upward mood swing in the NI public, with the majority (81%) remaining concerned about Coronavirus and 75% committed to mask wearing. Commissioned by Bauer Media NI (Cool FM, Downtown and Downtown Country) the surveys have tracked the mood, behaviours, and attitudes […]
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Minister visits Randox testing labs
View ArticleHealth Minister Robin Swann has today thanked local staff for their ongoing role in Covid-19 testing while visiting Randox Laboratories. During his visit to the testing facility at Randox Science Park on the outskirts of Antrim, the Health Minister heard how the company significantly increased its testing capacity since the beginning of the pandemic. Following […]
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Ballymena sees First Manufacturing Excellence Academy
View ArticleA Manufacturing Excellence Academy has been set up in Ballymena with funding from The Gallaher Trust and with assistance and support from Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s (MEABC’s) Manufacturing Task Force and the Northern Regional College.
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Lidl Northern Ireland tackles period poverty with launch of major new initiative offering free period products to shoppers
View ArticleLidl Northern Ireland is set to become the first supermarket retailer in Northern Ireland to provide free period products to customers in need as part of a major new initiative aimed at tackling period poverty. The new initiative, which is being backed by Homeless Period Belfast, will see the retailer offer a dedicated coupon for […]
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Local sports stars set for success with bursary boost
View ArticleSix local stars across a range of sporting disciplines have been given a boost this year thanks to the Phoenix Natural Gas Sports Bursary Programme. Designed to fuel sporting ambition, the Phoenix Natural Gas Sports Bursary helps athletes competing locally and internationally reach their potential by contributing to the costs of equipment, training or travel, […]
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Exciting new chapter begins for Lough Erne Resort, Enniskillen with multi-million-pound funding from Bank of Ireland UK
View ArticleNorthern Ireland’s first 5-Star hotel, the Lough Erne Resort in Enniskillen, has received backing from Bank of Ireland UK via the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) enabling the business to work through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and invest in enhancing the resort experience as the leisure and tourism sector re-opens to customers. […]
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Applications Sought For Rural Business Grant Scheme
View ArticleLord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Glenn Barr welcomes launch of grant scheme for local rural micro-businesses.
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How to manage the impact of Long Covid in the workplace
View ArticleMany businesses have been in prevention mode throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. By encouraging employees to work from home or in a distanced fashion within offices, plants, and headquarters, businesses have been actively avoiding the spreading of COVID-19 between its employees. However, as the pandemic evolves and we face the reality of dealing with coronavirus long-term, […]
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Hardship ahead for commercial renters
View ArticleGareth Planck, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland The reopening of our economy and society across these islands is extremely positive and welcome news as we seek to return to some form of normality. Recovery and rebuild will be the watchwords for businesses and governments going forward and people are being encouraged to shop and support local to […]
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10 start ups from across Northern Ireland win £10K Proof of Concept funding from Catalyst’s Co-Founders programme
View ArticleTen of Northern Ireland’s most promising new start-ups have won £10,000 Proof of Concept grants following participation in Catalyst’s Co-Founders programme. Catalyst is an independent, not-for-profit organisation focused on fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, supporting transformative businesses and developing Northern Ireland’s tech industry. Funding for the awards was provided by the Department for the Economy and […]
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Top tips for managing employee loneliness
View ArticleAhead of Loneliness Awareness Week (14 – 18 June), Naomi Thompson, Head of Organisational Development at Benenden Health, explains how employers can support team members struggling with loneliness as we slowly move away from COVID-19 restrictions. As lockdown eases and the national vaccine rollout continues successfully, many employers are working cautiously towards a partial or […]
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Tough trading conditions hit confidence and investment hard
69% of survey respondents believe prospects for the NI economy in 2021 are weak 38% believe prospects for their own...View Article -
NI Chamber responds to Brexit deal
Providing a response to the announcement that the UK and EU governments have agreed a Brexit trade deal, Ian Henry, President of Northern Ireland...View Article -
NI Chamber responds to Chancellor’s Spending Review
Commenting on the Chancellor’s Spending Review, Ann McGregor, Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber),...View Article -
Economic survey confirms stark impact of COVID-19 and Brexit uncertainty on NI businesses
• Some signs of recovery but all key business indicators remain negative • Order books remain weak, particularly for export...View Article -
Firms need bolder and ambitious action
By Ian Henry, President, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry Labour market figures published by the Northern Ireland Statistics...View Article -
We must work together to help businesses recover and invest
By Ian Henry, President, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry The coronavirus pandemic has been a seismic shock to the...View Article -
Carefully phased approach required to lift lockdown
The coronavirus pandemic has been a seismic shock to the economy – an unprecedented situation in both scale and impact. What...View Article -
Cancellation of the Chamber Business Awards 2020
British Chambers of Commerce has announced the decision to cancel this year’s Chamber Business Awards, due to the Coronavirus outbreak. During...View Article -
NI Chamber responds to opening of Job Retention Scheme application portal
“The opening of the Job Retention scheme is an important milestone for businesses, providing many with the support they need to protect livelihoods as lockdown continues. “The government deserves credit for the speed, scale and flexibility of its response to the challenges facing our business communities. The focus should now be on delivering this support to firms on the ground."View Article -
NI Chamber President calls for extension of business rates relief
Calling on the Executive to extend rates relief for businesses, Ian Henry, President, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry...View Article -
Northern Ireland’s businesses are resilient and with the right support, the vast majority can come back from this.
Since my contribution to this page just four weeks ago, the business landscape in Northern Ireland and indeed globally, has changed almost beyond recognition. The impact of COVID-19 has catapulted businesses leaders and employees into a place few could have prepared for.View Article -
NI Chamber & BDO survey: first insight into major economic impact of COVID-19
3 in 4 firms highlight a significant fall in revenue 1 in 10 have no cash reserves and a further...View Article -
UK Small Business Commissioner to address major NI access to finance seminar
The UK Small Business Commissioner will be among the guests of a major Northern Ireland business webinar this week.View Article -
NI Chamber President comments on government support for the self-employed
Welcoming measures outlined by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to support the self-employed and sole traders whose businesses have been...View Article -
Northern Ireland Business Alliance calls for government to support salaries
Government should consider introducing a scheme that subsidises the salaries of workers under threat of redundancy due to the COVID-19...View Article -
Business Alliance Forms Cobra Style Committee
The leaders of four leading business membership organisations in Northern Ireland have announced that they have established a COBRA style...View Article -
Covid 19 – Message from the Chief Executive
As a representative body, the welfare and safety of our members, team, stakeholders, and the wider community is our first...View Article -
NI Chamber comments on Budget statement
Responding to the Chancellor’s Budget statement, Ann McGregor, Chief Executive, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry said: “The Chancellor’s...View Article -
NI Chamber responds to interest rates cut
Responding to the Bank of England’s announcement that interest rates will be cut from 0.75% to 0.25% in the wake...View Article
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