Funding to help defence innovators get closer towards commercialisation The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) and Innovate UK Loans are offering small and medium-sized businesses a chance to apply for affordable funds to help convert their defence innovations into viable business propositions. Loans from £100,000 to £1 million are available with a below market interest…
The labour market statistics were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency. Payrolled employees and median earnings increased over the month The number of employees receiving pay through HMRC PAYE in NI in March 2025 was 810,700, an increase of 0.1% over the month and an increase 1.4% over the year. Earnings…
Labour Relations Agency (LRA) events to help employers, managers, and HR practitioners with key employment issues. The LRA’s is hosting a number of employer events taking place at their head office in Belfast. The seminars will cover a range of key workplace employment issues. Each seminar lasts around two hours and they are all free…
Fermanagh Enterprise Workspace If you’re looking for a professional, flexible, and affordable office space in the heart of Enniskillen, Abbey House Business Centre should be at the top of your list. Whether you’re a start-up, freelancer, or an established company looking to expand, here are just a few reasons why Abbey House is the ideal…
Back in Business scheme offers businesses a 50% rates discount for up to two years if they occupy a vacant shop unit. The Back in Business scheme offers 50% rate relief for up to two years when unoccupied premises become occupied. The concession applies to any business ratepayer who moves into premises, which were previously…
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is urging A Level and Level 3 Extended Diploma students to consider applying for the 2025 All Ireland Scholarship Scheme. The annual scholarships, which were first introduced in Northern Ireland in 2009, are funded by businessman JP McManus. They offer financial assistance to top-performing students from low-income households who plan…
Fermanagh and Omagh Labour Market Partnership is pleased to announce the launch of the Employer-led Disability Inclusion Programme, aimed at supporting local businesses and individuals identify and address barriers to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Labour Market Partnerships, funded by the Department for Communities, create targeted employment action plans for local areas, enabling collaboration…
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has released a report showing that Northern Ireland has seen a bigger percentage increase (43%) in investment in research projects than elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Comparing the level of investment from 2021-22 to 2023-24, NI experienced the greatest proportional increase of any UK area. Total investment in the region…
Financial support for the local food and drink sector The 2025/26 Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme (NIRFP), run by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), is now open for applications. The objectives of the programme are to: assist the NI agri-food industry to develop and expand profitable and sustainable markets assist the…
Businesses will begin to receive their rate bills for 2025-26 by the week ending 4 April 2025. Rate bills will start to arrive with businesses by Friday 4 April 2025. The bill will set out: the amount due for 2025-26 details of any rate relief which has been applied to your account any arrears from…
