It is very encouraging to hear that there has been an increase in the number of new start up businesses across Northern Ireland during the past 12 months. This is the 9th consecutive year that this has been the case, before this there had a been a marked period of decline for around 6 years, …
Are There Early Signs That Inflation Is Starting To Ease?
Whisper it quietly but it looks like there may be early signs that inflation is beginning to show signs of easing, which would be terrific news for the economy, businesses and the whole population of Northern Ireland. There Are Still Significant Cost Of Living Pressures Tesco boss Ken Murphy is certainly very bullish about the …
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New Investment Fund For Small Businesses To Launch In Autumn
The chief executive of the British Business Bank, Louis Taylor, has announced that a new investment fund will be launched this coming autumn which will have £70 million of funding to help small businesses in Northern Ireland initially survive, but ultimately thrive and grow. They want to provide funding which will give businesses the finance …
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Economy Grows Once More But Interest Rate Rises Begin To Bite
It is great to hear that there was economic growth in the private sector in Northern Ireland for the fourth month in a row. But the rate of growth certainly slowed in the month of May and many economic experts are putting this down to both the rise in interest rates and the stagnation at …
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Importers Will Be Able To Reclaim Tariffs On Certain Goods By End Of Month
It comes as welcome news to traders who import goods, that they will be able to reclaim the tariffs paid on some of these goods, in a new scheme which will start operating by the end of this month. The tariffs were applied to goods which the authorities classified as at risk of moving into …
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Air Travel To Northern Ireland Likely To Become Increasingly Expensive
A recent research paper from the Department for the Economy says that air travel is likely to become increasingly expensive going to and from Northern Ireland. This should be no surprise to anyone really as rising energy costs and the impact of air travel on the environment will mean that air travel is going to …
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Great Opportunities In Green Growth Says NI Chamber Chief Executive
NI Chamber chief executive Ann McGregor believes there is a fantastic opportunity for Northern Ireland to grow the economy around innovative green schemes, as long as we see a period of political stability. She claims that business confidence seems to be returning to our shores and that can only be good for the country and …
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Responsible Business Awards Shortlist Is Published
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 …