Economy
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Stronger than expected manufacturing performance
Despite the wider downturn of global manufacturing and a similar downturn in overall UK production, Northern Ireland’s index of production…
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Geoscience industry and the economy
Minerals are essential to support sustainable development; a sufficient and secure supply of raw materials is required for manufacturing, construction,…
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Public Transport: A vital cog in the local economy
Translink’s Group Chief Executive Chris Conway outlines the positive economic impact of bus and rail service on towns and cities…
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Composite Economic Index continues to rise
Northern Ireland’s Composite Economic Index (CEI) for quarter two of 2019 saw growth in the region continue upwards, with boosts…
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Skills barometer high growth scenario predicts 85,000 new jobs by 2028
The high growth scenario included in the Department for the Economy’s Northern Ireland Skills Barometer report 2019 says that a…
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No deal: trade and investment
Evidence gathered by the Northern Ireland Civil Service has outlined “a profound and long-lasting” impact on the Northern Ireland economy…
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Resilience and a clear vision for significant and sustainable economic growth in Mid and East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is a contemporary example of an organisation shattering perceptions of the remit, responsibility and…
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Radius and BW Social Affordable Housing Ltd to construct new social and affordable homes
Radius Housing has secured permission for 87 new homes in Portstewart in an £11.5 million investment. Planning permission for the…
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Newry: The City with a vision for growth and investment
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, one of the fastest growing areas in Northern Ireland, have established an ambitious regeneration…
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Spending Review 2019: A Brexit buffer
The scale and significance of the extra £400 million allocated to Northern Ireland under the Chancellor’s 2019 Spending review must…
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