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Most children's money habits have been formed by the time they reach the age of seven, research from a Government-backed body has found.
Skoda's superb, say car owners
The aptly-named Skoda Superb is the car that owners are most satisfied with, according to a survey. And another Skoda model – the Yeti – was second on the list compiled from owners' views by What Car? and JD Power and Associates. Third was the Jaguar XF, with equal fourth place occupied by the Citroen DS3 and the Lexus RX .
Halfords 'uphill slog to recovery'
Halfords has warned of a long uphill slog to recovery as profits tumbled by 22% and its dividend was slashed by a third to pay for a £100m revamp. New chief executive Matt Davies pledged to refresh tired-looking stores and improve customer service over the next three years but warned that earnings were unlikely to recover until 2016.
New chamber of trade president
Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce has welcomed Paul McMahon as its newly elected president.
Services industry gives vital boost to economy
The UK's return to growth has been underlined as revised figures confirmed the dominant services sector helped the economy expand by 0.3% in the first three months of the year.
Every little helps – at least for BT's chief
TWO of the FTSE's biggest bosses have banked rather different pay packets, it has been revealed.
Tesco staff pay the price for profit slump as shares bonus pot halved
Checkout staff at Tesco have seen their annual shares bonus pot halved after the supermarket giant slumped to its first annual profits fall in nearly 20 years.
Firm's new export contract just what the doctor ordered
A COLERAINE medical company is celebrating after landing an export deal to Brazil.
India steel firm in £1bn write-down
India's Tata Steel has plunged into the red with losses of £840m after wiping £1bn off the value of its European arm, which employs 18,500 people in the UK. The overall post-tax figure for the group represents a sharp fall from the previous year's £642m profit, and is largely accounted for by the write-down.
Pubs operator in huge investment
Mitchells & Butlers, the UK's biggest operator of managed pubs placed upmarket, special occasions and family dining at the centre of an investment drive. The Harvester, O'Neill's and All Bar One owner set aside £30m in capital expenditure in the current year to October but it will rise to between £50m and £80m a year.
America turns screw on Irish tax regime
THE Irish government has again been forced to defend its tax system after coming under increasing pressure from the US to close a loophole which has allowed companies like Google to pay only 2% tax.
Peter hoping for angel delight and a £200k investment
A NEWRY man behind a software programme which aims to reverse the fortunes of ailing high street retailers is seeking 'angel investment' at a Dragon's Den-style event next month.
Northern Ireland healthcare firm lands business in Brazil
A Northern Ireland medical firm has secured its first lucrative business deal in Brazil.
Retail sales dip deals fresh blow to economy
Warning: HSBC chief economist Simon Wells
Cold comfort for customers as SSE sees profits rocket
AIRTRICITY owner SSE pocketed a 28% profits boost as UK households turned up their heating to keep out the bitter winter weather.
State-backed banks confident over capital
THE UK's state-backed banks will not have to tap investors for extra cash as they attempt to shore up their balance sheets in case of future financial shocks.
Pay bills 'on the go' with new bank app
The volume of people turning to their mobile phones to sort out their finances "on the go" is set to surge over this bank holiday weekend, a bank predicts.
Public borrowing down to £6.3bn
Public sector borrowing dipped to £6.3bn in April to give the Government breathing space in attempts to slash the deficit.
IT firm eyes drive for autistic staff to gain edge on rivals
The German IT firm SAP wants to employ people with autism to give itself a competitive advantage over its rivals.
Tech trio on trade mission in Brazil
IT companies from Northern Ireland have visited Brazil's answer to the Titanic Quarter in a bid to explore trade links and win new business.
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Spending habits picked up early
Most children's money habits have been formed by the time they reach the age of seven, research from a Government-backed body has found.
Skoda's superb, say car owners
The aptly-named Skoda Superb is the car that owners are most satisfied with, according to a survey. And another Skoda model – the Yeti – was second on the list compiled from owners' views by What Car? and JD Power and Associates. Third was the Jaguar XF, with equal fourth place occupied by the Citroen DS3 and the Lexus RX .
Halfords 'uphill slog to recovery'
Halfords has warned of a long uphill slog to recovery as profits tumbled by 22% and its dividend was slashed by a third to pay for a £100m revamp. New chief executive Matt Davies pledged to refresh tired-looking stores and improve customer service over the next three years but warned that earnings were unlikely to recover until 2016.
New chamber of trade president
Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce has welcomed Paul McMahon as its newly elected president.
Services industry gives vital boost to economy
The UK's return to growth has been underlined as revised figures confirmed the dominant services sector helped the economy expand by 0.3% in the first three months of the year.
Every little helps – at least for BT's chief
TWO of the FTSE's biggest bosses have banked rather different pay packets, it has been revealed.
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