Economy
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Economy Minister Conor Murphy MLA: ‘A mood of optimism’
Fresh from setting out his four key priorities as part of a new economic mission and the publication of action…
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Positioning Northern Ireland for long-term success
New Invest Northern Ireland’s Chief Executive Kieran Donoghue discusses his initial impressions and strategic vision for the agency. Northern Ireland…
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The productivity problem
With annual growth of some 1.1 per cent now putting Northern Ireland’s economy 7.6 per cent above pandemic level, signs…
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An insight into consumer spending and experiences in Northern Ireland
Anne-Marie Murphy, Director of Strategy and Emerging Markets at the Consumer Council for Northern Ireland explains the current consumer experience…
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Economic inactivity challenges persist despite Covid rebound
Although unemployment has fallen in the first half of 2024, Northern Ireland’s level of economic inactivity remains significantly higher than…
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Leading planning performance fuels economic growth
The borough of Antrim and Newtownabbey has fast become an ‘investment magnet’, attracting an influx of major companies which have…
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All-island trade set to hit all time high
Since opening its doors 25 years ago InterTradeIreland has assisted tens of thousands of businesses on both sides of the…
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Social enterprise in Northern Ireland: A growing economic force for good
Social enterprise businesses in Northern Ireland are an increasingly prominent contributor to the wider economic and social landscape in the…
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Frequency of cross-border work increases
Better salaries and enhanced career prospects are driving an increase in the number of people crossing the border for work.…
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Community Finance Ireland: Empowering communities to empower themselves
Born out of a need to provide an alternative source of capital to the voluntary sector in the face of…
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