The Northern Ireland First Minister and deputy First Minister have confirmed that delivery of the promised £80million Social Investment Fund, will begin this year. That was agreed at yesterday’s Executive meeting [Thursday 17 May 2012]. The £80million Fund was established by the Executive to support communities to: build pathways to...
For every job created in the food and drinks sector, a further three are created in the wider regional economy, according to Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster. Speaking on the final day of the annual RUAS Balmoral Show, she congratulated the agri-food sector on being the the largest contributor to sales,...
The Department of Social Development’s (DSD) High Streets Taskforce is hitting the road to help improve Northern Ireland shopping experience. In the wake of Mary Portas’s report on halting the decline of the UK’s high streets, DSD has established a High Streets Taskforce to improve the performance of local high...
Tourism Minister Arlene Foster says partnerships between the public and private sector at a local level will accelerate regional tourism growth. Addressing the North West Tourism Symposium in Limavady, she said that local councils and communities should jointly develop plans to develop their regions as tourist destinations. “Local partnerships will...
Business owners are being urged to take advantage of the Empty Premises Relief which came into effect on 1 April 2012. Business ratepayers moving into premises which were previously unoccupied for 12 months or more can claim a one year concession, during 2012/13, that will allow 50% empty property relief...
The Northern Ireland Executive’s Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) was published today [4 May 2012]. The Action Plan outlines the various initiatives being undertaken by the Executive and includes a statement demonstrating the Executive’s commitment to sustainable energy. A commitment to produce a SEAP was included within the Strategic Energy...
What is Corporate Responsibility (CR)? Put simply, for PricewaterhouseCoopers it's about managing our business on a broader basis than simple financial performance. It is about understanding our impacts on our people, our clients, our suppliers, society, and the environment, managing these appropriately, and identifying areas where we can deliver increased...
PwC Northern Ireland held an action-packed weekend of music, marathons and mirth in aide of its nominated charity, the Alzheimer’s Society. On Saturday 3 September, 230 staff and children enjoyed a fun filled day at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum with pony and trap rides, treasure hunts, a mini...
