* CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry has officially launched its 11th annual Chamber Awards by inviting firms to showcase their talents and achievements through a series of regional heats, culminating in a national final in London. Pictured, from left: Christopher Morrow, communications manager at NI Chamber; Kevin Kingston, vice-president at NI Chamber and Adele McIvor, corporate services manager at the Workspace Group, launch the event. Businesses from the north in all sectors can enter nine categories, covering people development; manufacturing; sustainability; international business; innovation; technology; young people; and entrepreneurship
