Economy
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Social clauses in public procurement
agendaNi reviews the Northern Ireland Executive’s practical guide to socially responsible procurement. The Northern Ireland Executive’s ‘Buy Social Toolkit’ has…
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Investing in social projects
agendaNi examines the challenges facing Northern Ireland’s Social Investment Fund. The Social Investment Fund (SIF) was set up in 2012…
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Building social enterprise in Europe
A recent meeting of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs (EPSCO) Council in Brussels agreed to aid the…
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Belfast return for Ryanair
Belfast return for Ryanair Ryanair’s chief executive has confirmed his airline is set for an imminent return to Belfast. Speaking…
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Farmers must be prepared for winter chill
Robert McCullough, Danske Bank Head of Agribusiness, outlines the financial support options available to farmers preparing for winter. In the…
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Firms hiring rate increases
Firms hiring rate increases A recent economic survey suggests that despite a major slump in manufacturing, businesses are hiring at…
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Pay stalemate at bombardier
The future of Bombardier’s operations in Northern Ireland have been thrown into doubt after workers rejected proposals to alter wages…
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School leaders inspired by capita conference
More than 400 educators attended Inspire 2015, a conference showcasing some of the world’s leading educational technology. Supported by Google…
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Manufacturing jobs fall
Employment has fallen in the manufacturing sector for the first time in two and half years, according to the CIPS/Market…
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Milk production levels fall
Monthly statistics published by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development show that the volume of milk produced in Northern…
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