Economy
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DARD budget: what was all the fuss about?
Positives outweigh the negatives, Richard Halleron reports. Six months ago, the farming industry was considering the prospect of a meltdown…
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Taking stock: Gary McDonald
Gary McDonald reviews the current state of the regional economy, boosted by continuing inward investment yet bracing itself for the…
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The Jobs Plan outlines growth
The Business Coalition demands less tax and leaner government to build an export-led recovery, but avoids putting an exact figure…
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Nama and the North: one year on
A year since Irish ‘bad bank’ Nama transferred in its first loans, Gary McDonald looks at the impact of the…
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Tax debate update
As a fascinating battle rages on whether Northern Ireland should push for a lower rate of corporation tax, Gary McDonald…
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The seal of success: Chris Rea
Engineering firm AESSEAL is a quiet yet global success story for Northern Ireland business. Gary McDonald profiles the firm and…
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Manufacturing pulls through
Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sector has steadied and is showing signs of recovery. Several years ago an eminent economist told a…
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A strong drive for wintry roads: BMW X3
Derek Black tests out the new BMW X3, an efficient 4×4 which could provide ideal in icy conditions. Who said…
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Fun and green: Honda CR-Z
The hybrid Honda CR-Z puts in an lively performance with driving modes to encourage green motoring. Try a word association…
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Time to downsize?
Derek Black considers whether tougher economic times will see motorists consider smaller models. You could exist quite happily with a…
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