The latest Ulster Bank NI purchasing managers’ index has shown that business activity in Northern Ireland has decreased for the second consecutive month in a row, however there does seem to be enough positives to believe that better times may not be that far away. The factors behind this further reduction in business activity appear …
Business Activity Decreases For 2nd Month In A Row But All Is Not Doom And GloomRead More
The latest figures released by HMRC have shown that the rate of unemployment is slightly up in Northern Ireland between April and June. The unemployment rate increased over this period from 2.5% to 2.7%, not a huge rise by any stretch but an increase all the same. The Bank Of England Has Been Raising Interest …
Unemployment Rises Slightly As Rate Of Inflation Likely To Show A FallRead More
Business activity in the private sector slowed down in July for the first time in months across all areas (but especially in construction and retail), according to the latest survey from the Ulster Bank purchasing managers’ index (PMI). However it seems that most businesses are still very optimistic about what the rest of the year …
The investment conference, which is due to take place in Belfast next month (Sept 12th to 13th), will be a great opportunity to show businesses how far Northern Ireland have come and why it is such a fantastic place to work in. Business leaders believe that the country has a good package to offer investors, …
Investment Summit In Belfast Will Show Why NI Is A Good Place To Do Business InRead More
It’s a pleasure to see that business confidence is really beginning to soar here in Northern Ireland, with all the key business indicators turning very positive indeed. In the latest quarterly economic survey (QES) report, produced by economist Maureen O’Reilly for the NI Chamber of Commerce and BDO NI, the figures showed a healthy momentum …
A report by Ulster Business has revealed that the top companies here in Northern Ireland have shown a striking rise in sales over the past 12 months. The Ulster Business Top 100 Northern Ireland Companies 2023 have had a rise in sales of 16.6% during the past year, with a sales turnover of £30.7 billion …
Top Companies In Northern Ireland Show Encouraging ResultsRead More
It does feel rather like Groundhog Day as we sit here digesting the news that there has been yet another interest rate rise announced today by the Bank of England, this time the rate has been increased by 0.25%, meaning that the base rate is now at a 15 year high of 5.25%. Hitting Households …
The changes to the alcohol duty which come into force today have not gone down too well with the hospitality industry in Northern Ireland, saying that the increases on certain drinks will heap more economic pressure on clubs and bars. And that these increases will have to be passed on to the consumer with the …
Alcohol Duty Revamp Goes Down Badly With Hospitality IndustryRead More
