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Productive
To modernise the economy the Executive is committing £709 million by 2021 to the private sector economy and to improve…
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Further and higher education overview
Latest figures show a slight increase in higher education enrolment levels in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland’s four higher education institutions…
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New Secretary of State Theresa Villiers
Theresa Villiers is an ambitious Tory, holding strong views on farming, transport, Europe and Cyprus. Peter Cheney profiles the new…
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Belfast Met unveils £18 million boost to the local economy
Opened officially by Employment and Learning Minister Stephen Farry, the striking new e3 facility will enhance the employability of students,…
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Politics
Trade Union Desk
The right’s tax and spending cuts will benefit the few and hold deprived regions back, John O’Farrell contends. “My job…
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Local centres drive forward enterprise and business
The Mid and East Antrim region boasts three leading local enterprise centres with an impressive history in supporting small business…
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Review of Owen Paterson at NIO
Owen Paterson made his mark by challenging Stormont on its performance and pointing out the risks of a state-dependent economy,…
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Tascomi: using technology to help improve animal welfare
Tascomi software supports the animal welfare officer’s role in Northern Ireland’s local authorities. In April 2012, local authorities in Northern…
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Age Sector Platform: cost of food major worry for older people
An older people’s charity calls on food retailers to introduce a discount day for pensioners. A prominent older people’s charity…
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Westminster notes
High air passenger duty Ian Paisley Junior has called for a UK-wide reduction in air passenger duty. Paisley said that…
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