Economy
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‘Competitive’ process for broadband improvement
The Department for the Economy believes a government scheme to enhance broadband connectivity across Northern Ireland remains on track and…
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Slight growth forecasted for local construction sector but skill shortages still a problem
Northern Ireland will see growth of 0.8 per cent from 2019 to 2023 and 2,500 new construction workers will be…
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Growth, risks and new opportunities
With InterTradeIreland set to mark 20 years of assisting small firms and other stakeholders to explore cross-border business on the…
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Brexit’s impact on sterling
The Department for the Economy recently published evidence held by the Northern Ireland Civil Service on the potential impacts of…
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Regenerating for empowering economic growth
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is shaping new, incentivised and collaborative opportunities to power further economic development. Economic…
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Stronger than expected manufacturing performance
Despite the wider downturn of global manufacturing and a similar downturn in overall UK production, Northern Ireland’s index of production…
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Geoscience industry and the economy
Minerals are essential to support sustainable development; a sufficient and secure supply of raw materials is required for manufacturing, construction,…
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Public Transport: A vital cog in the local economy
Translink’s Group Chief Executive Chris Conway outlines the positive economic impact of bus and rail service on towns and cities…
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Composite Economic Index continues to rise
Northern Ireland’s Composite Economic Index (CEI) for quarter two of 2019 saw growth in the region continue upwards, with boosts…
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Skills barometer high growth scenario predicts 85,000 new jobs by 2028
The high growth scenario included in the Department for the Economy’s Northern Ireland Skills Barometer report 2019 says that a…
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