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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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Scotland’s fiscal future
Westminster is moving ahead with plans to give Scotland more financial powers, but holding back on full autonomy. Two years…
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Young Enterprise: moving Northern Ireland’s future economy
Economic growth remains a key priority for the Northern Ireland Assembly. There is no doubt that private sector development is…
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IEF: integrated education essential to drive prosperity
Entrepreneur and author Tony Carson gives a candid external view of Northern Ireland and emphasises the imperative of integration for…
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Rise of the BRICs
The rise of Brazil, Russia, India and China has the potential to transform the world economy and offer growing export…
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Rising joblessness
MLAs and business leaders are seeking bolder action after unemployment rose by 8,000 in three months. Rising joblessness has prompted…
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Whistle-blowing: a duty to disclose
Whistle-blowing has a vital role in making government more accountable. Peter Cheney explains how staff should be protected. The mishandling…
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Early Years: international masters gets the green light
Early Years – the organisation for young children is helping different countries that have experienced conflict to share their expertise.…
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St Andrews Agreement review
The slow St Andrews Agreement review of the North/South Ministerial Council’s work is starting to see results but major decisions…
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