Despite Northern Ireland having relatively low levels of immigration this did not stop it from being affected by the protests that have spread throughout the UK over the weekend. Bolton, Tamworth, Rotherham, Liverpool and Middlesbrough to name but a few were all hit badly, and many Belfast businesses were also targeted in violent attacks. The …
More Businesses Showing Signs Of Financial Distress In 2nd Quarter
The latest report by independent business rescue and recovery specialist Begbies Traynor shows that more businesses were showing signs of financial distress in Northern Ireland in the 2nd quarter of this year than in the 1st quarter. This mirrors the rest of the UK and is a real concern. It does show that the turmoil …
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Unemployment Rate Falls As Pay Rises
It is heartening to see that the unemployment rate in Northern Ireland fell to a record low of 2% in the month of May, according to the latest statistics from Nisra. Allied to this average monthly pay has been rising, by 3.7% in June, up to £2,329 per month. Over the course of the last …
Private Sector Shows Strong Growth In June
The latest figures from the most recent survey by the Ulster Bank seem to show that the private sector performed very well indeed last month (June 2024). In fact the order books grew at the fastest rate for over two years, with business activity showing strong momentum which will hopefully run through into the next …
New Legislation On Debt Relief Orders
There has been new legislation introduced to the Debt Relief Order (DRO) scheme in Northern Ireland which it is hoped will provide more valuable support to individuals who are struggling with debt. These new measures have brought Northern Ireland more into line with how the system operates in England and Wales. A DRO is basically …
Farmers Steeling Themselves For A Tough Time Ahead
The latest figures published by the government suggests that farmers in Northern Ireland could be in for a very tough time with their farm business income expected to fall on average by an astonishing 46%. The fall in farmers income is being put down to the fall in the price of milk in addition to …
Half A Billion To Be Invested In NI Economy Over Next Few Years
Invest NI, in conjunction with company investments, are going to be ploughing over half a billion pounds into the Northern Irish economy over the next few years. This money will be going towards supporting companies in various ways, such as helping to develop new products, invest in energy and resource efficient technologies, improve skills, create …
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Will Zero Hours Contracts Be Phased Out In 2025?
There are moves afoot to phase out zero hours contracts, which have come in for some heavy criticism in many quarters, by late next year. Northern Ireland economy minister Conor Murphy has set out a consultation at Stormont and the aim, among other employment changes, is to ban zero hour contracts and replace them with …