Economy
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Implementing a Skills Strategy
Inevitable increases in the unemployment rate, detrimental health impacts and a reduction in demand for goods and services caused by…
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Geology and sustainable tourism: The benefits of UNESCO in Northern Ireland
Geology plays an important role in Northern Ireland’s economy, being essential to meet the demands of the manufacturing, technology and…
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Emergency Budget delayed
Plans for a large economic stimulus package for the UK economy have been delayed, with the Treasury downplaying the idea…
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Devolving fiscal policy
Co-director at the Nevin Economic Research Institute, Paul Mac Flynn, argues for the need for a UK wide system of…
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Automation: A new normal
As Northern Ireland seeks to recalibrate its approach to economic output following a decade of comparative underperformance and a looming…
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FDI increase under threat
While Northern Ireland appears to be performing well in relation to foreign direct investment attraction and associated jobs, over 40…
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Diane Dodds: Economic recovery
Minister for the Economy Diane Dodds speaks to David Whelan about efforts to rebuild the economy in Northern Ireland. As…
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EU migrant restrictions to undermine economic rebuild
Some of Northern Ireland’s hardest hit economic sectors by the Covid-19 pandemic are to be dealt a further blow by…
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‘A deep and prolonged downturn’
Minister for the Economy Diane Dodds MLA has unveiled the details of her plan to rebuild the Northern Ireland economy…
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‘Competitive’ process for broadband improvement
The Department for the Economy believes a government scheme to enhance broadband connectivity across Northern Ireland remains on track and…
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