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'Common sense' needed to sort public finances
The Northern Ireland Executive has been urged to restore "common sense" to the public finances, regardless of the political consequences.
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Students given chance to learn from entrepreneurs
Friday, 20 November 2009
Local entrepreneurs are to share the secrets of their success with more than 2,000 students across Northern Ireland as part of a series of masterclasses designed to inspire young people to start their own businesses.
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Top bonds withdrawn after only one month
Friday, 20 November 2009
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has pulled its market-leading bond, less than a month after it was launched.
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UK jobless could soar even in a recovery
Friday, 20 November 2009
The UK's jobless rate could soar to 9.5% in two years' time, even after the economy begins to recover, a leading economic body has warned.
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CBI chief: Bangers for cash should be extended
Friday, 20 November 2009
The leader of Britain's biggest business group today urged the Government to extend the car scrappage scheme until the general election to help recovery from recession and boost employment.
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Businesses warned over debt elimination scams
Friday, 20 November 2009
Consumers have been warned about contacting businesses that promise to get
them out of debt, following an increase in complaints in recent weeks.
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Economic future looking brighter, says UU expert
Friday, 20 November 2009
Northern Ireland is lagging behind Britain’s economic recovery but remains
better placed than many other UK regions, according to economist Mike Smyth.
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EU programmes could benefit Northern Ireland economy
Friday, 20 November 2009
Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has launched an initiative to encourage greater
Northern Ireland participation in European co-operation programmes.
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Mayor: Women can make a difference to economy
Thursday, 19 November 2009
The Lord Mayor of Belfast has thrown down the gauntlet to businesswomen in Northern Ireland.
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Get a new job? Entrepreneurs are doing it for themselves
Thursday, 19 November 2009
Would-be entrepreneurs are responding to the recession by seeking advice on starting a business in increasing numbers.
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Habitat for Humanity to help build energy efficient 'homes of the future'
Thursday, 19 November 2009
More than 50 energy efficient homes representing a £5m investment in local communities across Northern Ireland are to be built in the next three years as part of a new initiative.
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Michelin's on the road to financial recovery
Thursday, 19 November 2009
Tyre maker Michelin's local operation has come through the worst of the downturn and is returning to pre-recession production levels, according to the plant's manager.
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Bankers could see contracts ripped up
Thursday, 19 November 2009
Bankers will see excessive pay and bonuses contracts torn up if they promote undue risk-taking under new rules outlined in the proposed Financial Services Bill.
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Public borrowing increases by £11.4bn
Thursday, 19 November 2009
UK borrowing ballooned by a higher than expected £11.4bn in October, official
figures showed today.
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Rise in retail sales and mortgage lending boosts economy
Thursday, 19 November 2009
The economy received a much needed boost today after official figures showed
increases in both retail sales and mortgage lending.
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Irish seafood firm fined after hundreds become ill
Thursday, 19 November 2009
A leading seafood firm in the Republic of Ireland has been fined for selling
contaminated mussels abroad.
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Recession sees 'surge in numbers seeking business start-up advice'
Thursday, 19 November 2009
Would-be entrepreneurs are responding to the recession by seeking advice on
starting their own business in ever larger numbers.
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Museum contract secured by fit-out firm
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Specialist contractor Mivan has secured two major museum fit-out projects in Glasgow and London worth a combined £6m.
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Union slams FG Wilson for 'needless' job cuts
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
The UNITE union has hit out at manufacturer FG Wilson after it emerged the company made a record profit shortly before laying off 700 workers.
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INM unites printing works under new central management
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Independent News & Media (INM) has announced the complete reorganisation of its print and production assets in Ireland.
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Take-off for plane assembly plant
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Work has begun on Bombardier Aerospace’s new aircraft manufacturing base in
Belfast.
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- Top bonds withdrawn after only one month
- In Pictures: the ProHelp breakfast briefing
- Students given chance to learn from entrepreneurs
- EU programmes could benefit Northern Ireland economy
- 'Common sense' needed to sort public finances
- Economic future looking brighter, says UU expert
- UK jobless could soar even in a recovery
- Ireland's biggest restaurant opens in Belfast
- Vietnamese river cobbler helps consumers beat credit crunch
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