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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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Inside Business News

Belfast Royal Academy Year 11 pupil, Anne Sheridan, takes part in one of the Young Enterprise Entrepreneurship Masterclasses, joined by Oscar Wooley, Owner and managing director of Suki Tea and Elaine Roberts from Northern Bank which sponsors the enterprise events

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Top bonds withdrawn after only one month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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Michael Ryan, general manager of Bombardier Aerospace in Belfast, and Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster lay a special corner stone to mark the construction of Bombardier?s new CSeries factory

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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L'derry Chamber of Commerce Dinner

  • Minister for Regional Development Conor Murphy with Mayor Councillor Paul Fleming. Londonderry Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner at The Everglades Hotel, Londonderry
  • The City of Hope Collective who performed during the Chamber of Commerce annual dinner
  • Rosa McLaughlin and John McMonagle with Minister for Regional Development, Conor Murphy. Londonderry Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner at The Everglades Hotel.

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Newry Chamber of Commerce Banquet

  • Newry Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Thursday 8 October 09
  • Newry Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Thursday 8 October 09
  • Newry Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Thursday 8 October 09

Newry Chamber of Commerce Banquet

Ulster Tatler Awards 2009

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In pictures: Doing the business

  • Christmas appeal for children launched
Business in the Community?s Cares programme has launched its Cares At Christmas appeal with charity Action for Children to help companies and individuals make a difference to vulnerable youngsters. From left to right are Sam Davidson, human resources director at sponsors Henderson Group, Maureen Taggart, chair of Cares Leadership Team and Louise Ward-Hunter, strategic director of Action for Children. To register interest in the appeal, email caresni@bitcni.org.uk
  • The outstanding global performance of Northern Ireland accountancy students has been recognised at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Awards in Belfast. Not only did three local students take top place in Ireland but there were also three performances in ACCA?s global top ten and a further five in the top 20. Hazel Bradbury joined Keith McManus, president of the ACCA?s Ulster Branch to celebrate coming 8th out of 24,000 global participants and first in Ireland in the audit assurance exam.
  • Revamped Stena vessel ship-shape for Scotland voyage
Former Miss Northern Ireland Judith Wilson puts the finishing touches to the Stena Navigator to ensure it?s in ship-shape condition for its first voyage since its return. The upgraded Stena Line ship sets sail from Belfast to Stranraer tomorrow. The vessel, which caters for both passenger and freight traffic and has a capacity of up to 1,500 passengers and up to 280 cars or 50 lorries, means the ferry company now offers up to 14 crossings on the route each day. The addition of the Navigator and a £2m upgrade programme, which has been carried out in Belfast Port over the past month, represents a total investment in the route of over £6m

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