Economy
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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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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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No deal: trade and investment
Evidence gathered by the Northern Ireland Civil Service has outlined “a profound and long-lasting” impact on the Northern Ireland economy…
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Resilience and a clear vision for significant and sustainable economic growth in Mid and East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is a contemporary example of an organisation shattering perceptions of the remit, responsibility and…
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