The UK tax system seems to grow more complicated every year. It was therefore a relief to hear Rachel Reeves’…

At the recent Widening Participation Forum hosted at St Mary’s University College, Heather McKee, Deputy Principal at South Eastern Regional…

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The Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Autumn Budget on Wednesday 26 November. If you are still unpacking her range of…

Most of us first encountered CGI in film, the moments that made the impossible feel believable. The same craft has…

Anticipation is building ahead of the Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025, and uncertainty remains high regarding the impact that…

Why your content—not your gear—builds real authority If your podcast is the engine of authority, content is the fuel. And…

Hello everyone, I’m Alastair Luke. Video and podcasting are powerful drivers for building authority, optimising your reach and measuring impact….

This week we’ve made a slight change to the newsletter, with a fresh name, Voice of Authority. Attention X works…

You don’t need a viral moment to build authority. You need rhythm. Structure. Repetition. We all know someone brilliant —…

In July 2025, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) released its updated Financial Institutions Net Zero (FINZ) guidance, marking a significant…

In today’s competitive business environment, simply producing content is no longer enough. To stand out, leaders need to focus on…

From high-profile breaches at M&S and Co-Op to attacks on European airports, ransomware continues to dominate headlines in 2025. The…

The European Union’s Forced Labour Regulation (FLR), adopted on 19 November 2024, bans the sale, import, and export of goods produced…

A sale isn’t complete when you ship the product or deliver the service – it’s complete when you are paid…

You may own your business –  but you rent your staff. Your employees are the heartbeat of your business. They…

The strength of a team can make or break a company. Far too often, leaders settle for the status quo,…

In today’s dynamic marketplace, – where disruptions are becoming the norm rather than the exception –  the resilience of your…

Understanding the costs of your products, service and processes is paramount for sustainable growth. It’s not just about strategic planning…

In today’s crowded marketplace, trust, visibility, and authenticity are the currency of growth — and that’s precisely why public relations…

Learn how out-of-scope companies under the CSRD have the opportunity to regain control of their reporting strategy Many businesses in…

Meet the Ballyclare-based guitar maker single-handedly designing and producing bespoke guitars for world-famous musicians from Lewis Capaldi to The Killers…

Hey everyone and welcome to Influence X. I’m Alastair Luke, director of strategic video marketing company Attention X. This is…

Statement in response to the Chancellor’s 2025 Spending Review – Andrew Webb, Chief Economist at Grant Thornton

GMcG Chartered Accountants Corporate Finance Director Robbie Milliken takes a closer look at trends and developments impacting Northern Ireland M&A…

Through conversations with colleagues, clients, and external networks, we’re hearing a clear and consistent message: companies are navigating a period of…

Credit unions have topped the CXi 2024 league table for delivering the best customer experience in Ireland.

 A new report from Microsoft Ireland and Trinity College Dublin Business School reveals that AI Adoption in Northern Ireland (NI)…

Supporting women’s health in the workplace is not just a matter of corporate responsibility — it’s a key factor in boosting productivity, retaining employees, and reducing absences.

Investors, regulators and stakeholders are demanding greater levels of transparency, making ESG reporting an important tool for building trust, demonstrating…

The most recent labour market figures for Northern Ireland show sustained strength in the face of tough economic circumstances. The…

Revolt, part of Anthesis, has released its 2025 edition of the annual index of 50 critical issues shaping the world…

Whitbread PLC, the owner of the Premier Inn chain, has started the construction of its most highprofile hotel development in…

Tim Richardson works at the intersection of business and technology, helping to solve complex business challenges through the innovative application of…

Studies from Sweden, New Zealand, and the USA have consistently reported positive outcomes from trials of the four-day workweek.

Commentary by Elizabeth Colvin, associate in the employment team at DWF in Belfast, on the latest NI Labour Market figures….

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as the Six Mile Festival brings a wave of excitement to Antrim from Friday 2 to…

Belfast, Northern Ireland – Norsemen Safety, a leader in providing welding fume extraction equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) in…

If you love food, then you will love Great British Menu’s Northern Ireland’s 2024 winner Melissa McCabe.  Spanning nineteen seasons,…

Many organisations have robust ED&I policies but fall short of taking the next step – improving the organisational culture to…

It is often thought that females are underrepresented in the construction and engineering sector. One lecturer at Southern Regional College…

From flexible working conditions and carer’s leave to redundancy protection, the UK has recently experienced a number of changes in…

In the last year, more women took time off work due to poor mental health; Hybrid working experiences are improving…

In a recent interview with ‘The Sunday Business Post’, John Tallon, Practice Director of Azure Application Innovation, AI and M365…

In the modern workplace, promoting diversity isn’t just a tick-box exercise—it’s a strategic imperative. And at the heart of diversity…

How do you go about taking out a Mortgage with Progressive?  There are two ways. Firstly, a borrower can contact…

HR leaders make up a surprisingly tiny percentage of all boards. With talent, culture, and compensation issues dominating attention, this…

Team UiQ is a provider of digital solutions for manufacturing businesses. They help plan, design and implement technology that solves…

Thoughts from James Woods, COO, GM Marketing on changes of Movement of Goods arrangement for businesses now Northern Ireland Executive…

ProfileTree Web Design and Digital Marketing Founder, Ciaran Connolly, recently weighed in on whether or not small businesses should use…

COP28 is taking place in Dubai until 12 December, as international leaders and agencies come together to discuss climate change….

Renewables experts Everun are calling for the Northern Ireland government to prioritise an upgrade in the electric vehicle (EV) charging…

Director of D365 for Financial Operations, Brendan Geraghty discusses the potential benefits retailers can unlock with ERP software, NP Retail….

By Alastair Luke, Director, ATTNx The whole process of staging an event is like a rollercoaster.  There are so many…

Staging a great event is all about emotions.  You need to illicit strong emotions from your audience, or simply, your event…

By Alastair Luke, Director, ATTNx There’s nothing quite like hosting an outstanding event to inspire an audience.  I’ve worked on events…

This week, I had the honour of speaking at an event in the Long Gallery, Parliament Buildings on the invitation…

It’s been confirmed that the population of this island has passed the seven million mark for the first time in…

24 leaders from across the political, business and public sector in Northern Ireland took part in the Centre for Democracy…

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a Synthesis Report today that they say “is a survival guide for…

Certification to ISO standards is not new to any sector, however, the demand for ISO certification has been increasing consistently….

David Clements, Client Director at Fujitsu NI The Centre for Democracy and Peace Building Fellowship (CDPB) is full steam ahead…

Multiple factors on National and International fronts have resulted in strengthening economic headwinds. Whether we will end up in a…

This week COP27, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, begins in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt. Last year’s event in Glasgow…

Overview The high summer months were much kinder to investors following the shocks of the first half of the year,…

By Fujitsu’s Matt Hobson As a child I played with Lego. I would spend hours crossed legged on the carpet,…

By Fujitsu’s Sanjeev Kamboj Businesses are in a bind. On one hand, every leader knows they need to digitally transform…

Shopping Centres face a myriad of challenges such as e-commerce, shrinking footfall and changing consumer shopping preferences to name a…

By Fujitsu’s Tony O’Malley I occasionally drop in and listen to BBC’s long-running Desert Island Discs radio programme. Its archive…

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Do you expect your staff to respond to out of hours alarms? Are they trained to handle the potential circumstances…

The visibility of security resources has grown dramatically with greater guard presence on our high streets and the use of…