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Ulster Farmers' Union deputy president Glenn Cuddy said the need for labour is a high as ever, but rising costs mean families can't afford to take on workers. Photo: UFU

Farming jobs fall sharply as NI employment in general grows

The UK will be entering a team of 28 young people into the WorldSkills competition

Ad Feature Charity proposes 'skills competitions' to equip NEETs for workplace

Raymond Gormley, Consumer Council for Northern Ireland, Fiona Magee, Advice NI, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, Nicole Lappin, Chair NIHE, and David Blevings, Northern Ireland Oil Federation, at the launch of the £100 voucher scheme

Gordon Lyons: Helping households with heating costs this winter

A general view of Great Northern Retail Park, Omagh. Image: Google

140 jobs expected as supermarket giant confirms £12m NI investment

President Japarov (right) hosted the launch ceremony

Ad Feature Special Financial Investment Territory launched in Tamchy

The satellite will also be supported by MDA Space's legacy products for the deployable mechanism of thrusters and reflectors.

Ad Feature MDA Space to partner with Mitsubishi Electric's satellite programme

Two-thirds of business owners are fearful for their future due to rising costs.

Two-thirds of small firms hike prices as rises set to continue

This wheeled BiGDUG toolbox is designed to keep tools organised and portable, offering a practical storage solution for DIY enthusiasts, home mechanics and tradespeople working across multiple locations.

This £24 mobile toolbox could be a DIY bargain worth knowing about

Jim Eastwood, General Manager of Cookstown Enterprise Centre. Credit: Supplied

Cookstown Enterprise Centre transforming into modern hub of innovation

The land-based sector adds £2.5 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) and supports 452,900 jobs, often in rural and remote areas.

Ad Feature Failure to invest in agricultural training risks UK food security

Eurospar Glenwell

Ad Feature EUROSPAR Glenwell reopens after £5.5M refurb, bringing 47 new jobs

Hillsborough contractor Graham has expanded its footprint in Ireland and opened a new Dublin office

Major Dublin push for NI contractor with £340k office investment and jobs boost

The Ulster Farmers Union says jobs could be under threat from looming changes to Northern Ireland's employment laws.

Farm jobs threat from new employment laws - union fears 'unsustainable costs'

Alexander Armstrong supports HP's Rapid Response Print Squad in London

Presenter Alexander Armstrong reveals his top 'dad mode' moments

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the wide range of opportunities being made available through the JobStart scheme. Pictured at The Music Yard in Larne are Music Yard founder Thomas Hamilton, JobStart participant Eamon McElroy and Communities Minister Gordon Lyons

JobStart opens doors for hundreds in NI as 1,086 employers join programme

44 per cent said general background noise causes them to lose concentration.

Two thirds of Gen Z office workers can’t work without headphones on
Two thirds of Gen Z office workers can’t work without headphones on.
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52 per cent are picking up the tools to cut costs.

"Make do and mend" gives damaged items a second life

Walkers enjoy the snow at Ditchling Beacon in January 2025. Met Office snow and ice warnings are predicting dangerous travel conditions across the UK (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Your rights if you can’t get to work safely amid new snow alerts

A Co-op store in London. The supermarket is investing £70m to create 7,000 new apprenticeships by 2030 (Photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Thousands of new supermarket apprenticeships announced for 2026–2030

Many remote workers are looking for cheap ways to stay warm while working from home this winter (Photo: Pexels)

The warmest (and coldest) rooms for remote workers to save on heating

Remote workers could struggle to stay warm at home without increasing energy bills (Photo: Pexels)

Working 'like a cat' at home can keep you warm without raising bills

Pictured are, from left, Brian O’Neill, Co-Chair North West Community Wealth Building Partnership, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA, Economy Minister, Ken Nelson MBE, LEDCOM Chief Executive, Gordon Lyons MLA, Communities Minister and David Hunter, Programme Director Larne Community Wealth Building Partnership.

Community Wealth Partnerships to Drive Economic and Social Development

Bodycare has been rescued from administration by Charles Denton, former CEO of The Body Shop (Photos: Getty Images/Pexels)

UK beauty retailer saved by ex-Body Shop CEO - and stores could reopen

Iceland has opened a 24-hour depot gym, complete with Stairmasters and 'turkey training' bags (Photo: Iceland)

Iceland drivers ‘squatting with turkeys’ as 1,800 Christmas jobs open

Around 400,000 new, GREEN jobs are expected by 2030, with demand for plumbers, electricians and welders among others (Photo: Pexels)

1,000s of clean energy jobs coming to UK with £50k salaries - apply

Around 460,000 UK workers on the voluntary Real Living Wage will see a 6.7% pay rise this year (Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Thousands to get £2,400 pay boost as UK Real Living Wage rises

Pizza Hut has revealed the locations of 68 restaurants that are closing down, after its dine-in business collapsed into administration

Pizza Hut names the 68 restaurants shutting down across the UK
More than 1,000 workers are at risk of redundancy
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A family sit outside Pizza Hut on Oxford Street in London. The chain's UK dine-in business has entered administration, putting 68 restaurants at risk of closure (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Popular pizza chain to close 68 UK restaurants after business collapse

An Amazon employee prepares an order. The company is hiring over 15,000 seasonal workers across the UK ahead of the festive rush (Photo: SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images)

Amazon hikes pay and hires 15,000 staff for the festive period - apply

Food items in a shopping trolley inside a Tesco supermarket store. The retailer is hiring over 28,500 temporary staff across the UK for the Christmas period (Photo: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Major supermarket launches massive festive recruitment – join the team

Paddy Power is set to close 57 betting shops across the UK and Ireland (Photo: Getty Images)

Betting giant to close 56 UK shops - with nearly 250 jobs at risk

Cassie Gasson credits her rapid career success to one 'non-negotiable' habit — waking up at 5.15am every day (Photo: Thrive Learning)

This 31-year-old CEO swears by a 'non-negotiable' 5am routine

A branch of William Hill in London. The chain's parent company, Evoke, is considering closing up to 200 UK betting shops (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

British betting firm warns 200 branches could close over tax fears

Boots is hiring 6,000 seasonal staff ahead of Christmas across stores, warehouses, and customer support (Photo: Getty Images)

Boots launches hiring push with 6,000 Christmas jobs - how to apply

A staff member packs fresh turkeys ready for delivery at Sainsbury's Waltham Point Distribution Centre. Around 19,000 seasonal jobs are being created across one of the UK’s biggest retailers for Christmas (Photo: Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)

19,000 Christmas jobs up for grabs as retailer launches careers drive

Job boards and networking can help you find flexible or hybrid work opportunities (Photo: Pexels)

Three-day office week best for work-life balance - find flexible jobs

London topped the list for business growth in the UK

The top cities for business growth in the UK, according to study

Beloved high street chain Claire’s has been rescued by Modella Capital in a major deal (Photo: RICCARDO MILANI/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images)

Beloved high street chain saved as investment group buys 156 stores

Royal Mail is hiring 20,000 temporary staff across the UK to handle Christmas post and parcels (Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

You could earn cash helping deliver the nation’s post this Christmas

Domino’s is hiring 5,000 new staff across the UK and Ireland ahead of its peak season (Photo: Pexels)

Pizza fans could land their dream, flexible job at this takeaway chain

Taking the bins out was a top household chore that receives little praise

The top 10 most 'thankless' household tasks, according to Brits

Irregular paydays can make saving money feel especially difficult (Photo: Pexels)

7 smart ways gig economy workers can save without a steady wage

Around 450 staff will lose their jobs in the final round of closures

Major beauty retailer vanishes from UK high street - closes 56 stores

A member of staff packs items for delivery in an Amazon Fulfilment centre in Peterborough. Amazon has announced an above-inflation pay rise for tens of thousands of UK staff. (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

UK workers are seeing a pay boost at this online retail giant - apply

Respect at work comes from how you act, not the role you hold (Photo: Pexels)

I'm a careers expert: 5 ways to move up at work without losing friends

Steph meets the minister, Baroness Smith

Ad Feature Government restructure tackles 'hideous waste of talent'

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DIY retailer to axe more than 650 jobs amid retail shake-up across UK

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400 of Britain's biggest shops could close under new tax plans

Team UK take stage at EuroSkills final

Ad Feature Team UK "beam" at opening of prestigious EuroSkills finals

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6 top tips to support your mental health while facing money worries

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9 of the best tips to bring peace and quiet into your workday

Lots of jobs have been lost over the year due to new technology and changing consumer habits

16 once-popular jobs lost to technology

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Department store chain to hire 13,700 Christmas staff – how to apply

It comes as 44 per cent wished they had more varied career options to better understand the job opportunities available

Over half of adults work in jobs they never imagined they'd do as kids

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I'm a HR expert - 4 job etiquette mistakes that harm first impressions

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