Construction industry Safety Reboot 2025

Construction businesses asked to take breaks in January to focus on key areas of health and safety. The Construction Eployers Federation (CE) has released resources for Safety Reboot 2025, the month long health and safety initiative taking place throughout January. The initiative aims to encourage construction businesses across Northern Ireland to stop work for about…

New guidance on ransomware-resistant backups

Protect backup data from ransomware attacks The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published new guidance on protecting backup data from ransomware attacks. The principles set out the features that backup systems should have to resist destruction by ransomware. Backup data is essential for recovery after a ransomware attack. There are two main backup methods:…

Comply with Windsor Framework arrangements for medicines from January 2025

Prepare for new packaging and labelling measures The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is reminding remaining marketing authorisation holders to ensure they are prepared for the new packaging and labelling measures. The vast majority of companies have already submitted updated artwork to ensure compliance with the new arrangements for medicines following the Windsor…

Small Woodland Grant Scheme now open

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has announced the 2024 Small Woodland Grant Scheme is now open for applications. This grant will support landowners to create new native woodland that will provide a range of ecosystem services and benefits for people including contributing to mitigating the impacts of climate change. The scheme provides…

Go Succeed business events

Register for upcoming events offered by Go Succeed, the council support service for Northern Ireland businesses. Go Succeed is a business support service led by Northern Ireland’s eleven local councils. The service assists businesses of all stages, whether you want to start a new business, are an established business that hopes to grow or plan…

Murphy launches £350k productivity initiative for SMEs

Economy Minister Conor Murphy today announced the SME Productivity Booster, a new £350,000 initiative aimed at increasing productivity and skills in small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). Economy Minister Conor Murphy pictured at the launch of the SME Productivity Booster at Southern Regional College’s Newry campus with James O’Neill of Rathbanna Ltd and Lee Campbell, Principal and Chief…