Department for the Economy NI

Good Jobs in Northern Ireland 2024 was published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency. Read more: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eNSAsujW

The latest Northern Ireland Economic Trade Statistics (NIETS), which measure both the sales and purchases of goods and services by Northern Ireland businesses in the non-financial business sectors, and the 2023 Northern Ireland Annual Business Inquiry (ABI), which measures the performance of the Northern Ireland non-financial business economy, were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e_83wXMv

📹 Department for the Economy NI Minister Conor Murphy held a reception yesterday evening in Parliament Buildings to congratulate the five local students who competed in the World Skills competition held in Lyon. For the first time all the local WorldSkills UK team members achieved world standard or better. Northern Regional College South West College Ulster University CITB NI Southern Regional College Ben Blackledge

➡️ Minister Murphy today launched a Call for Evidence to explore the potential use of biofuels as an alternative to home heating oil and fossil-based LPG. 📰 News release 🔗 https://lnkd.in/epe2Erbs

Department for the Economy NI Minister Conor Murphy has congratulated local vocational skills students who have once again showcased their abilities on the world stage. Five local participants with WorldSkills UK secured medals at the World Skills competition in Lyon. 🏅 🏅 🏅 🏅 🏅 Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eS_AJ3cz PHOTO 1: Pictured at Parliament Buildings, Belfast with the Economy Minister Conor Murphy are: Jason Scott, Robotic Systems Integration, AES Global/ Northern Regional College; David McKeown, Autobody Repair, from James McKeown Accident Repair/ Riverpark Training; Daniel Knox, Electrical Installations, from GP Electrical and Security Ltd./ South West College; Charlie Carson, Robotic Systems Integration, Ulster University/Northern Regional College; and Isaac Bingham, Cabinet Making, Monkeywood Luxury Kitchens and Furniture/ Southern Regional College PHOTO 2: Minister Murphy pictured with Ben Blackledge Chief Executive, WorldSkills UK

NEWS I The North West is taking centre stage in RegTech! Invest NI in partnership with Derry City & Strabane District Council and Ulster University is delighted to bring the RegTech Forum to Derry today with 100+ industry leaders, regulators, and innovators to explore cutting-edge solutions in governance, risk & compliance. The North West is perfectly positioned to lead the way in tackling the financial sector's complex regulatory challenges. The event which includes a keynote by City of London Corporation Mayor Alastair King, will enable the attendees to see the region's immense potential firsthand and aims to highlight the North West as a hub for fintech investment & cross-border collaboration. Read more: https://okt.to/tTxX57 Department for the Economy NI I Derry Journal I Londonderry Sentinel I Derry Chamber I Invest Derry Strabane | Invest Northern Ireland - Europe | Jenny Santiago Young I Karen Bradbury I Cllr. Lilian Seenoi Barr | Vincent Keaveny CBE | Kevin O'Connor

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced the appointment of one new member and reappointment of six current members to the Governing Body of South Eastern Regional College ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eS4hyVSg

Today the Executive endorsed Department for the Economy NI Minister Conor Murphy’s proposal to ban onshore oil and gas exploration and production in the north. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ebXve9Y3

📹WATCH Economy Minister Conor Murphy speaks from the launch of his three-year Social Enterprise Action Plan. ➡️Read the news release and Action Plan: https://lnkd.in/eGfP3v5w Dave Linton Cathy Keenan Celine McStravick Charlie Fisher Madlug™ Belfast City Council NICVA (Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action) Social Enterprise Northern Ireland Development Trusts NI

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched a three-year Social Enterprise Action Plan. Developed by a sector-led co-design group, the Action Plan aims to increase the commercial capacity of social enterprises and, in turn, strengthen and grow the sector across NI. Read the news release and Action Plan: https://lnkd.in/eGfP3v5w