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Ransomware accounted for more than half (52%) of all cyber-related incidents handled by Pinsent Masons over the past 12 months, according to its latest annual Cyber Report. 59% of all cases involved the loss, or theft, of data – findings that highlight the growing operational and financial impact of cybercrime […]

Community Rescue Service’s life-saving operations have been assisted by a five-figure donation from the Antrim-based gas network operator, Kinecx Energy. A series of co-ordinated events were organised throughout the course of last year by staff, with these raising a grand total of £10,536 for the local charity. The total amount […]

A large-scale tree-planting initiative led by Choice Housing and other partner agencies is set to deliver positive and long-lasting environmental benefits in the north Down area. 300 trees have been planted at the housing association’s Killaire Wood Lane scheme with support from Ards and North Down Borough Council as well […]

Less than two years after work started on Alpha Housing’s £4.4m project in the heart of Cullybackey, the first tenants have received the keys to their new homes. In September 2024, the first sod was cut on the scheme, which has transformed a once derelict piece of scrubland into a […]

Three undergraduate students from Queen’s University in Belfast have been named recipients of the Choice Housing Scholarship, aimed at supporting students from Widening Participation (WP) backgrounds to achieve academic excellence and to complete their studies. A cheque for £1,500 has each been presented to Orlaith Kelly (Engineering and Physical Sciences) […]

Support from Power NI and the Mary Peters Trust is giving a Northern Ireland table tennis star the chance to serve up success at important European qualifying events next year. Awarded through the Power NI Make It Happen initiative, which the local energy provider is proudly backing for a second […]

Kinecx Energy is celebrating after being recognised with two prestigious workplace awards that underscore its dedication to fostering an authentic, supportive and high-performing culture. The company – formerly firmus energy networks – is one of the first businesses in Northern Ireland to be recognised as a Verified Vibrant Workplace. The […]

Northern Ireland’s Lady Chief Justice, the Right Honourable Dame Siobhan Keegan, was the keynote speaker at a flagship event hosted by Pinsent Masons in Belfast. Organised in conjunction with Business in the Community, pupils from schools across Northern Ireland had the rare – and valuable – opportunity to experience life inside […]

Power NI, part of Energia Group, has announced a new partnership with Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful through the sponsorship of the Green Flag Award Programme, reinforcing a shared commitment between Power NI and Energia Group to supporting communities and high-quality environmental standards across Northern Ireland. The Green Flag Award is […]

Choice has become a corporate member of Women in Business (WiB) Northern Ireland, meaning female colleagues can access a range of professional development resources. As one of the largest independent housing associations in Northern Ireland, Choice currently employs more than two hundred and fifty female staff members in various roles, […]