Programme for Government: nine developments for members to watch
The Northern Ireland Executive has published its latest Programme for Government progress report, setting out delivery across the nine priorities
Author: Josh Kyle
Good Jobs Bill moves closer to Assembly Introduction
Ministers say the proposed legislation would bring the biggest employment rights changes in a generation. Northern Ireland’s Good Jobs Employment
Good News Friday: Tourism Growth Strengthens the North West
Derry and Strabane’s tourism sector is celebrating a landmark year after new figures revealed a significant increase in visitor numbers,
Good News Friday: Apex Conference Highlights International Impact of North West
Apex Housing Association recently welcomed internationally respected humanitarian Richard Moore as guest speaker at its Where People Thrive Staff Conference,
A View from the Foyle: Cross-border working in the North West – a lived economic reality
In recent articles, I’ve written about the need to build a strong, balanced economy in the North West, supported by
The Productivity Institute: Harnessing AI to boost Northern Ireland’s productivity: Implications for people, business and government here.
AI adoption is accelerating, but returns will lag unless the North West closes its capacity gaps first. An April 2026
Making Tax Digital: where to get support before 7th August
Sole traders and landlords across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to prepare for the first Making Tax Digital for Income
North West business priorities taken to Westminster
Derry Chamber Chief Executive Anna Doherty and President Steven Lindsay attended Trade NI’s Annual Event at the House of Commons
NIAO Report: Strategic Review of the Plannign Appeal Commission
A new Audit Office report warns that backlogs in Northern Ireland’s planning appeals system are affecting investment certainty. The Northern
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