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A County Down man who turned a side hustle into a thriving sportswear company, KitRoom, now has plans to expand the business further following assistance from the enterprise support service
As Marks & Spencer recruits up to 25 new team members as part of the transformation of its Aldergrove store, Store Manager David Brady is encouraging local people to consider
The Gallaher Trust has congratulated its Operations Director, Greg McKinley, on being awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours List. Greg’s connection with Gallaher and then
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Businesses focussed on manufacturing and innovation are being urged to attend the second in a series of events hosted by Sumer Northern Ireland, aimed at helping companies to understand and
Precision Engineering, Metal Fabrication and Specialised finishing company The Exact Group has achieved Cyber Essentials Plus certification, the highest level of the UK Government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme, reinforcing its commitment to cybersecurity, operational resilience
Corporate law firm A&L Goodbody (ALG) has announced the appointment of Emma-Jane Flannery as the new Head of Employment Law at its Belfast office Emma-Jane Flannery joins ALG after four years as in-house Senior Legal Counsel at a major global FMCG and consumer packed goods company, having recorded more than 22 years’ experience more widely advising domestic and international clients on all aspects of employment and equality law. Working alongside fellow Employment Partner Gareth Walls, Emma-Jane will continue to drive the growth of the firm’s eight-strong specialist Employment team in Northern Ireland - the largest of its size in the local market. Emma-Jane Flannery Qualified in Northern Ireland, and England and Wales, Emma-Jane provides practical, commercially focused advice to employers across a wide range of sectors, supporting clients on day-to-day workplace issues alongside complex projects and disputes. She advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters, including executive appointments, remuneration and severance, and TUPE considerations arising out of corporate transactions and outsourcing arrangements, complex industrial matters, contracts, policies and best-practice procedures. She regularly speaks at seminars on employment law developments and provides tailored client training across a range of workplace issues. Emma-Jane commented: ”ALG has long been reputed as a leading law firm in the local market, with an exceptionally strong depth and breadth of expertise across all aspects of employment law and key specialisms in areas such as corporate immigration. “It is a privilege to join such a progressive firm of this calibre at a time when the employment law landscape continues to evolve more rapidly than ever in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain. “Alongside contending with new legislation coming down the line through the Good Jobs Bill, employers are increasingly having to negotiate complexities brought about by the evolution of technology, including the use of AI in the workplace and the increasing prominence of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) - all challenges that the Employment team at ALG are proactively embracing head-on with a diverse portfolio of domestic and international clients.” A&L Goodbody Michael Neill, Head of Office at ALG in Northern Ireland, welcomed Emma-Jane’s appointment saying: ”Underpinned by her strong commercial focus and ambition for the firm, Emma-Jane’s experience across a number of leading law firms in GB and NI alongside her unique experience with a major global brand will undoubtedly prove to be a huge asset to ALG and our clients in the years to come.”
Lisburn-based Exchange Accountants is in ‘good health’ after expanding its operations with the acquisition of specialist medical accountancy practice MedFinancial. Retaining the MedFinancial name but now operating as a limited
Cookstown Enterprise Centre will continue to strengthen its role as a hub for innovation, enterprise and community collaboration through the ongoing development of its new Fairhill Road facility. Designed to
Environmental charity, Live Here Love Here, has announced the return of its Small Grants for 2026, inviting community groups, schools, volunteers and not-for-profit organisations across Northern Ireland to apply for