The Northern Ireland Responsible Business Awards shortlist has now been published, and the winners from this shortlist will be revealed at a gala event at ICC Belfast on the 7th of September. These annual awards are always much anticipated and any business that has been shortlisted for the event has obviously done an excellent job …
Hospitality Bills Increase By An Average Of Over 80% In Past 12 Months
Recent data shows the pressures that the hospitality sector has been under over the last year, where pubs, hotels and restaurants have seen an average increase in their bills of around 81%. This data has been collected by CGA by NielsenIQ, on behalf of the British Institute of Innkeeping, UKHospitality, the British Beer and Pub …
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Energy Bills Could STILL Rise For NI Households
Although there has been an announcement that there is to be a cut in the energy price cap across the UK, it appears that householders in Northern Ireland could still see an increase in their energy bills, which may come as a shock to many. The Utility Regulatory NI is responsible for setting the maximum …
Inflation Rate In Northern Ireland Below UK Average
Now most of us may feel a little surprised about this latest news, but it appears that Northern Ireland has a lower inflation rate than the UK average. Although prices have been spiraling over the last few months, with the average consumers weekly shop going up alarmingly in price, we aren’t as badly off as …
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Private Sector Faring Better Than Public Sector According To Report
The latest monthly report from the Ulster Bank Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) has indicated that the economy in Northern Ireland has grown once more, with input costs and output price increases also gently easing to make trading conditions better for a lot of businesses up and down the country. Supply chain issues have also appeared …
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Interest Rate Hike Criticised By Leading Economist
The Bank of England last week increased interest rates for the 12th consecutive time, up another 0.25% to 4.5%. Interest rates have not been as high as this for the last 15 years and there is a potential that the increase could put many households up and down the country in even more serious financial …
Survey Finds Most Accountants In N Ireland Are Less Than Enamoured With Brexit
A recent survey by the Chartered Accountants Ulster Society has revealed that the vast majority of accountants believe that Brexit has had a negative impact on the economy of Northern Ireland. The survey also discovered that many accountants are seeing more and more businesses showing signs of financial distress and are worried about future prospects. …
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Leading SME’s See Profits Rise Sharply In Last 12 Months
The leading SME’s in Northern Ireland seem to be in rude health right now, as a recent report by the Ulster Business Next 200 with Barclays has shown that their profits have risen by more than 50% in the last year, with sales up by 21.8% in the same period. Sales have grown to £9.62 …
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