Economy
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Corporation tax: the case against a cut
Cutting local corporation tax attracts support from the main parties and business groups, but other politicians and the unions dissent.…
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Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee
agendaNi profiles the members of Stormont’s main economic committee. Alban Maginness Chair Party: SDLP Constituency: Belfast North Alban Maginness is…
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Mike Smyth: rebalancing the economy
Northern Ireland faces a decisive choice between continued fiscal dependence or taking a risk for a better economic future, Mike…
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Manifesto summary
An updated overview of the Assembly parties’ policies on economics, finance and business following the election. Enterprise, Trade and Investment…
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Unemployment update
Over 60,000 people are currently unemployed, as the region’s economic recovery staggers. Northern Ireland has seen a slight rise in…
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Accelerating growth: Kate Barker interview
Lower corporation tax will take the Northern Ireland economy to a new level, Kate Barker predicts. Peter Cheney talks to…
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Continuous innovation: Petri Lehto interview
Finland has developed a model for innovation with lessons for other small economies. Petri Lehto, Head of Innovation at Finland’s…
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Manufacturing update
Output and productivity in manufacturing increased in the first quarter after a bleak 2009-2010 period across many sub-sectors. Manufacturing output…
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Agriculture update
Richard Halleron reviews the year so far for the farming and food sectors. Input costs remain high but farmers benefit…
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An all-island economy update
agendaNi examines the current state of the all-island economy. The all-island economy was described by former Irish Foreign Affairs Minister…
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