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Higher education strategy
An increased emphasis on subjects needed in the economy and research collaboration between universities and business is central to the…
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Don’t blame red tape
John O’Farrell argues that cutting employment regulations is a low priority for business and small businesses create relatively few jobs.…
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Best practice in innovation
Other small economies are moving ahead in R&D as Northern Ireland’s innovation rate falls. Peter Cheney analyses the trends. Northern…
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Westminster notes
Independent banks inquiry needed: Durkan Mark Durkan has joined Labour MPs in calling for a judicial banking inquiry following revelations…
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Construction industry working hard to beat the economic storm
There is no doubt that the construction industry has been hit very hard by the current economic downturn. The Construction…
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Claire Keatinge: an independent voice for older people
Commissioner for Older People Claire Keatinge speaks to Meadhbh Monahan about the need for an ageing strategy and how she…
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Social media standards in government
Acknowledging social media’s growing influence, advice for civil servants is now being rolled out. Use social media to consult and…
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Closing ICT’s skills gaps
An action plan for the local ICT sector pledges to encourage more graduates to take up jobs in the profession…
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A Green alternative: Steven Agnew interview
Steven Agnew sees the Green Party as a responsible opposition while other parties ignore the environment’s importance. He discusses his…
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Brussels to Belfast
Northern input into Irish EU presidency The Republic’s EU presidency could extend north of the border under plans discussed by…
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