Economy
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NICVA: Voluntary and community sector wants focus on job creation
The sector has clear views on the future of the economy and NICVA is making sure that its voice is…
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What makes a resilient region?
European regions are most resilient when their economies are diverse and their leaders anticipate change, a Cardiff University study indicates.…
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Translink: passenger transport empowering the economy
More people used Translink bus and rail services during 2011-2012 compared to the previous year. Combined rail and bus passenger…
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UK economy: getting beyond zero
Despite good news on job creation, a weak economy is adding more political pressure in Westminster. Peter Cheney sums up…
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UK economy ‘flatlining’
The UK economy will experience zero per cent growth in 2012, according to the Bank of England’s quarterly inflation report. …
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Mervyn McCall: confidence breeds success
Institute of Directors Chairman Mervyn McCall puts forward its plans for economic progress. “We have credit available and we want…
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A bright future for Craigavon
New funding is boosting regeneration across the borough. In this period of austerity, the investment of public funds to create…
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Euro zone impact on Northern Ireland: PwC’s Esmond Birnie
After months of crises and negotiations, a Grexit (the latest term for a Greek euro exit) is as topical as…
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Euro zone and fiscal union update
Debate on banking and fiscal union comes amid ongoing fears over Spain, Italy and Greece. “Financial market tensions are high.…
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Corporation tax cut ‘under threat’
DUP criticism of fiscal devolution casts doubt on the prospects for devolving and cutting the corporate rate. Sinn Féin has…
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