Economy
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Innovative product increases recycling by 30 per cent
The Wheelie Box – a local innovation – is improving Newtownabbey’s environmental performance and also attracting interest in Britain. Newtownabbey…
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Mixed prospects for manufacturing
Rising manufacturing output is driving recovery but industry leaders are seeking more action on rates and energy costs. Despite experiencing…
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Recovery on the horizon for construction
CITB-ConstructionSkills NI Chief Executive Barry Neilson outlines its expectations for the industry over the next five years. The economic downturn…
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Economic inactivity strategy
The forthcoming economic inactivity strategy aims to bring more people into the workforce. Northern Ireland has had the highest level…
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Breaking parity
Victor Hewitt explains the finances of welfare and the consequences for public expenditure if Northern Ireland moves away from parity…
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Measuring well-being
The Carnegie UK Trust’s Measuring Wellbeing in Northern Ireland report looks at how social progress is assessed and lessons from…
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Tourism’s highs and lows
Tourist numbers show growth in visitors coming from Great Britain but decline in visitors from the Republic. Between March 2013…
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Bringing the wind with us
National Economic and Social Council policy analyst Jeanne Moore explains how genuine consultation with communities can help Ireland’s energy sector…
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Bringing the wind with us
National Economic and Social Council policy analyst Jeanne Moore explains how genuine consultation with communities can help Ireland’s energy sector…
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CAP deal finalized
Richard Halleron discusses the agreement with Michelle O’Neill. Agri-food representatives have expressed relief as a strict EU deadline was approaching…
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