Economy
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Bridget Rosewell interview: why infrastructure matters
Economist Bridget Rosewell outlines the strategic importance of infrastructure to Peter Cheney and points out how flexible thinking for the…
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Resilient innovation: Finland’s example
Jaani Heinonen, Head of Innovation at the Finnish Ministry of Employment and the Economy, talks to Peter Cheney about how…
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Tackling the cost of medical negligence
The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, and health and social care trusts must do more to avoid…
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Sheila McClelland: Carrick’s potential
Carrickfergus Borough Council Chief Executive Sheila McClelland shares her ambitions for improving everyday life in the area. What are the…
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Common funding scheme review
An independent review is considering whether a school’s performance should influence its budget. Teachers, parents and others with an interest…
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Ballymena: a growing hub
In many ways, Ballymena is performing well despite the recession. Peter Cheney reviews the borough’s economic prospects and local ambitions…
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Age Sector Platform: cost of food major worry for older people
An older people’s charity calls on food retailers to introduce a discount day for pensioners. A prominent older people’s charity…
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Local centres drive forward enterprise and business
The Mid and East Antrim region boasts three leading local enterprise centres with an impressive history in supporting small business…
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Carrickfergus Borough: regenerating for the future
Carrickfergus Borough is a place that we love and are proud of. It lies approximately eight miles to the north…
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Stewart Dickson: local government’s future
After 32 years of service on Carrickfergus Borough Council, Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson suggests voluntary power-sharing, backed up by strong…
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