Economy
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The ramifications of tariffs
As global economies adapt to the reality of a protectionist White House, Northern Ireland’s exports to the US have dropped…
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A CASE for a stronger greener economy
Einstein once said: “Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more…
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Costing a united Ireland
In the public debate on a future united Ireland, the probable cost of unity to the Irish state has been…
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Northern Ireland’s social economy: Business making a real and growing impact
“The impact of the social economy has never been stronger than it is today,” says Colin Jess, CEO of Social…
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Artisan markets: Catalysts for regional economic development
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council is embedding economic vibrancy and resilience at the heart of its capital…
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Infrastructure delivery shortfall
The completion of large infrastructure projects in Northern Ireland has been consistently marked by delay, cost escalation, and governance challenges.…
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The LirIC Interconnector and Northern Ireland’s energy transition
Electricity will be the backbone of our future generations and in order to meet these energy requirements while meeting long…
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How the Green Skills Action Plan meets the challenges of the future
In May 2025, the Green Skills Action Plan,developed by the Green Skills Delivery Group, was lanuched by Economy Minister Caoimhe…
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North-south skills disparity
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are both prioritising skills as a pathway to economic resilience and social mobility.…
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Three-year Careers Action Plan published
In June 2025, the Department for the Economy (DfE) and the Department of Education jointly published the Careers Action Plan…
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