Members of Westminster’s @CommonsNIAC took time yesterday to meet with Margaret Hearty, Chief Executive of @Inter_Trade, John Pearce from @MadeinBritainGB and Chris Ross,Managing Director and Philip McBride, Director from @mckeeslaw on the FSB stand at the @balmoralshow. @ToniaAntoniazzi @GRobinsonDUP @ClaireHanna @AlPinkerton @katrinamurray71 @AJogee

FSB NI Policy Chair, @alandlowry finds some crumbs of comfort in the Budget but reflects widespread concerns amongst almost all but the smallest businesses at the cost increases. He also calls on Stormont ministers to pass on the business rates relief that the Chancellor has made available to businesses in England. Read his comments here👇fsb.org.uk/resources-page/ta…

Very engaging and informative focus group discussions held with FSB members about @Economy_NI’s ‘Good Jobs’ Employment Rights Bill and consultation which closes on 30th September. These include wide ranging proposals across employments rights and trade union activity. Businesses have questions and concerns and we will engage with the Department and consultation to ensure that those are high on the agenda. Our aim is to create the right conditions for entrepreneurship and employment. Thank you to those FSB members who attend and engage with our focus groups. Special thanks to @mckeeslaw for their assistance. We strongly encourage all business owners to read the consultation and don`t hesitate to contact us with your views and any concerns as we formulate our response to the proposals. More info here: economy-ni.gov.uk/consultati…