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Economy report
Economic inactivity challenges persist despite Covid rebound
Although unemployment has fallen in the first half of 2024, Northern Ireland’s level of economic inactivity remains significantly higher than…
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Leading planning performance fuels economic growth
The borough of Antrim and Newtownabbey has fast become an ‘investment magnet’, attracting an influx of major companies which have…
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All-island trade set to hit all time high
Since opening its doors 25 years ago InterTradeIreland has assisted tens of thousands of businesses on both sides of the…
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Social enterprise in Northern Ireland: A growing economic force for good
Social enterprise businesses in Northern Ireland are an increasingly prominent contributor to the wider economic and social landscape in the…
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Economy report
Frequency of cross-border work increases
Better salaries and enhanced career prospects are driving an increase in the number of people crossing the border for work.…
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Economy report
Community Finance Ireland: Empowering communities to empower themselves
Born out of a need to provide an alternative source of capital to the voluntary sector in the face of…
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Economy report
Seven economic sectoral action plans announced
The Department for the Economy has developed sectoral action plans for seven sectors which it believes harness the most potential…
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Economy report
The power of connection: Creating long lasting impact for Northern Ireland
Chief Operating Officer of Fibrus, Shane Haslem, discusses the transformational impact of grassroots engagement, and the positive benefits brought about…
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Economy report
Northern Ireland’s productivity challenge: Picturing success
Whether the goal is the status quo or constitutional change, raising the game for Northern Ireland’s economy is a necessary…
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Economy report
Little sign of recovery for essential skills
The number of people participating in essential skills courses has failed to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels and now sits…
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