Why the Local Growth Fund matters for North West employers
The Local Growth Fund is the UK Government scheme replacing the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) from 1st April 2026.
Author: Josh Kyle
The Rising Cost of Doing Business
Businesses continue to face a testing trading environment, tighter margins, higher overheads and economic uncertainty combine to put pressure on
Chamber Meets Minister Naomi Long to Discuss Safety, Skills and Regional Growth in the North West
We welcomed Minister Naomi Long to the North West for a constructive discussion on the social and economic conditions shaping
Good News Friday: Innovation Driving Impact Across Housing and Hospitality in the North West
Londonderry Chamber is proud to shine a light on the power of innovation and creative thinking across the North West
Good News Thursday: AICC Launches Free AI Learning Hub
Londonderry Chamber warmly welcomes the major launch of the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre’s (AICC) new online AI Learning Lab. Set
NI economy outperforms UK on key measures despite softer Q4
Northern Ireland finished 2025 with a mixed set of economic signals. Services output fell by 1.5% in the fourth quarter
Have your say: DfE Aviation Policy Consultation
The Department for Economy has opened a consultation on a new Aviation Policy for Northern Ireland with responses due 22nd
A practical guide to fully funded skills support and free AI resources in the North West
A number of funded skills and support programmes are currently available across the North West through the North West Tertiary
Skills Survey 2026 Results
Nearly 69% of respondents expect headcount to increase over the next 12 months, and no firm surveyed expects staffing levels
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