Government Delivery Is Now a Business Issue
A new report from Confluence Consulting, The Business of Government, sends a message from Northern Ireland’s business community about policy
The Briefing
AI Scenarios 2030: Five Futures Business Leaders Should be Watching
The pace of artificial intelligence development continues to accelerate, but predicting exactly where the technology will be by 2030 remains
Ten years on from Brexit, the border economy still needs certainty
On 23rd June 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union. Ten years later, the consequences of that decision
Microsoft report says Northern Ireland can become an AI demonstrator region
Northern Ireland can lead on artificial intelligence by focusing on practical adoption across public services, SMEs and local suppliers. Microsoft
LEP grant applications now open for Derry and Strabane businesses
Two Local Economic Partnership grant schemes are open, with support available for business growth, investment and enterprise development projects. Applications
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
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
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