Economy
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Security and liquidity remains a priority
Barclays Director Joanna McArdle considers the problems caused by sitting on large corporate savings. Northern Ireland businesses are now sitting…
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Devo plus: transferring tax powers
Victor Hewitt explains the mechanics of tax devolution and the main principles for working out which tax rates should be…
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Aviation policy scrutinised
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee’s inquiry into aviation policy is examining its impact on the economy, tourism and recreational and…
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Air access is key to economic success
Someone recently suggested to me that Northern Ireland was similar to Cyprus. Apart from the complete disparity in the sunshine…
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Mixed picture in all-island economy
Around one in five companies across the island are seeing sales growth but almost half of firms are struggling, a…
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The future of EU funding
An opportunity for the public to have its say on how EU funds will be used after 2013. The Special…
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Business tourism in Northern Ireland
Business tourism in Northern Ireland increased last year but 2012 has started badly. 2011 saw a positive year for business…
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Financial Conduct Authority: all change in regulation
The Financial Services Authority’s Jeremy Heales explains how its successor, the Financial Conduct Authority, will help customers and seek to…
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Manufacturing review
Signs of recovery are appearing as industrial output rises again. Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sector is bucking the UK trend with…
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New look libraries attract new members
Libraries in Belfast are resisting national falls in membership, due to the completion of a modernisation programme, funded by the…
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