International Women's Day enables all of us to have conversations globally surrounding the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, putting strategic goals into actionable initiatives. The theme for this year is #EmbraceEquity – embracing where...
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‘Making a Difference’ is the theme of this year’s conference at the Riverside Theatre, Coleraine, to mark and celebrate International Women’s Day.
We are excited to announce a host of acclaimed keynote speakers and panellists chairing and exploring discussions around this theme, encouraging women to realise their potential and future ambitions right across all sectors within our community. Host Caroline O’Neill...
Back in Business rate support scheme to close in March
The Department of Finance is reminding businesses that applications for the Back in Business rate support scheme will be accepted up until 31 March 2023. New and expanding businesses are being encouraged to apply to the ‘Back in Business’ scheme, which offers a 50%...
AbbeyAutoline Marks 50th Year In Business
2023 marks a major milestone for AbbeyAutoline as it embarks on its 50th year in business in Northern Ireland. At a special event hosted in Belfast, Managing Director Julie Gibbons launched a 50th Anniversary campaign designed to, “celebrate this major milestone,...
Stellar line-up confirmed for Taste of Tourism 2023
Pro chef and chef director across the Rick Stein restaurants, Jack Stein, to headline Summit After a four-year break, the Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF) is delighted to announce the return of The Taste of Tourism Summit on Tuesday 28th February in...
The Priority Sectors Personal Learning Account Fund
The Priority Sectors Personal Learning Account Fund Individual Applications Causeway Coast and Glens Labour Market Partnership can provide funding of up to 100% costs to a maximum of £500 for an accredited course. Courses must develop employment opportunities or...
Bank of England increases interest rates to make sure inflation falls
Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) has started to fall but, at 10.5%, it is still very high and well above the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) 2% target. We expect inflation to fall rapidly in 2023 but to make sure that happens, the MPC has increased interest...
Businesses and organisations in Northern Ireland off the gas grid to receive energy bill support over the coming weeks
Off-grid Northern Ireland businesses to receive £150 energy bill support– with most expected to receive it later this month. UK government issues instructions today to electricity suppliers on how to deliver this support to organisations including shops, libraries,...
North West Regional College and The Open University Form Ground-Breaking Partnership
North West Regional College (NWRC) and The Open University (The OU) have announced details of a unique educational partnership which is set to enhance the future career aspirations of learners across the North West. In a first for the region, both organisations have...
RECOGNITION FOR NORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE’S PROJECT DELIVERY TEAM
Northern Regional College has been awarded a prestigious Government award in connection with its Estate’s modernisation project. With construction at the College’s new campuses in both Ballymena and Coleraine now well underway, the College has been named Project Team...