The vaccine programme has gone as well as anyone could possibly have expected across all parts of the UK, and here in Northern Ireland the take-up rate has been exceptional. This has meant that the number of deaths per week has gone down to single figures which, from where we were just a couple of …
Decisions On Easing Of Lockdown To Be Made This WeekRead More
Northern Ireland`s Chamber of Commerce has called on political leaders to bring some stability to the country so that businesses can focus on rebuilding the economy as we emerge out of lockdown. They claim that the recent chaos surrounding the resignation of Arlene Foster, the Brexit issues which have brought unrest on the streets and …
Chamber Of Commerce Calls For Period Of Stability To Focus On Rebuilding EconomyRead More
A recent survey has suggested that consumer confidence is on the rise, with the success of the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out appearing to be the major factor in this change of mood. Danske Bank’s consumer confidence index has risen from 124 up to 137 over the first three months of 2021, with many people who took …
In a bid to get people shopping on the high streets of Northern Ireland once more the Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced a £140 million high street stimulus scheme. This will entail every adult in Northern Ireland receiving a £100 voucher to spend on the high street, this voucher is likely to be sent …
High Street Stimulus Scheme In Bid To Kick-start The Local EconomyRead More
As the retail sector prepares to finally reopen this Friday it is good to see that Belfast City Council are supporting a raft of businesses and community groups in the city with £690,000 of further funding. This funding is being made available to help them recover as swiftly as possible from the effects of the …
Businesses & Community Groups To Receive Funding From Belfast City CouncilRead More
Reports out today suggest that there will be a significant boost of nearly 6% in consumer spending in 2021 which will be excellent news for the economy here in Northern Ireland. However it is thought that the jobs market will take a lot longer to recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and it …
6% Boost In Consumer Spending Good News For The EconomyRead More
It is heartening to hear that, whilst many sectors of our economy in Northern Ireland are still deep in trouble, some sectors are beginning to see the green shoots of post pandemic recovery and recruitment is gathering momentum. Some Parts Of The Economy In Bullish Mood According to the latest Jobs Report that NIJobs.com have …
Recruitment Levels Rise In Some Sectors As Recovery BeginsRead More
It is great to see that the pubs, cafes and restaurants have finally got some dates for when they can reopen their doors to the public once more, but the response has been rather lukewarm from the hospitality industry so far as some feel things are not moving along quickly enough. And the dates are …
Dates For Reopening Get Muted Response From Hospitality SectorRead More
