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Sky's the limit for two schools in UK aerospace contest finals
Two Northern Ireland schools have made their way to the UK final of a competition aimed at generating interest in the aerospace, defence, security and space industries.
Warren Buffett placates shareholders over question of his successor
Warren Buffett has insisted that the board of Berkshire Hathaway, the mega-conglomerate he has led since the 1960s, is "solidly in agreement" over his successor, even though he gave shareholders assembled for the company's annual meeting at the weekend no clues as to who the next boss would be.
Tax Notes: 'Granny tax' and the changes to personal allowances
The much discussed granny tax came into effect last month. The level of personal allowance has now changed; if you were born after April 5, 1948 the first £9,440 (up from £8,105) of your basic income allowance is now tax free with an income limit of £100,000 in the tax year.
Key to social enterprise unveiled at University of Ulster
The University of Ulster is set to showcase its work with social enterprises across Northern Ireland at the Magee campus this week.
Enterprise zones not short-term fix but a long-term commitment to jobs growth
Has the Secretary of State, Theresa Villiers, offered a constructive, useful and practical opportunity for the Government to re-enforce efforts to grow and rebalance the economy?
Company report: Merchant Hotel owner's ongoing expansion plan
Seanachai is the parent company which consolidates the results for the Merchant Hotel and a large number of other investments in property and licensed public houses which are part of the same group.
Dumb money still drives hedge fund merry-go-round
More money than God. That's one of the colourful descriptions of hedge fund managers and the title of a fine history of the industry by Sebastian Mallaby.
How one developer's fight ignited a state v state battle
Paddy McKillen's titanic struggle with Ireland's 'bad bank' has pitted corporate giants against each other, writes Tom Lyons
Ulster workforce 'key to Seagate success story'
The boss of one of the largest US firms based here has paid tribute to his workforce as the company celebrates 20 years in Northern Ireland.
Sainsbury's banks on buying out Lloyds' share to boost profits
Supermarket giant Sainsbury is expected to crown another rise in profits this week with a deal to take full control of its banking business.
Drive to boost Limavady's economy through complex
Businesses are still being sought to occupy a business centre on the site of the former Seagate plant in Limavady.
Oisin the voice of new Virgin initiative
A young businessman from Belfast has been selected as the local voice of an entrepreneurial scheme set up to foster the spirit of business mogul Richard Branson.
Self-employed workers to be exempt from H&S legislation
Self-employed workers are to be exempt from health and safety laws under a series of measures to be unveiled this week aimed at breathing life into Britain's flagging economy.
Ulster Bank cuts losses by nearly 50%
The improving fortunes of Ulster Bank in this year's first quarter marks "good progress" according to bank bosses.
Irish haulier family will make $1bn from sale of its global business
An Irish family is lining up for a $1bn sale of the global empire they started as a local haulage business in the west of Ireland.
Stena gets liners in shipshape
FERRY company Stena Line has poured over £4.5m into an upgrade of ships travelling the Belfast to Liverpool sailing – a year ahead of a massive business conference taking part in the English city.
Green shoots for Danske and drug firm
A new name, a new financial year and its seems one of Northern Ireland's biggest banks is steadily working towards that rarity in the banking world: profit.
Aer Lingus shareholder speaks out in Ryanair probe
An institutional shareholder in Aer Lingus has told the UK's Competition Commission that Ryanair might be able to stop the former state-owned carrier from raising equity to fund new aircraft purchases if such a situation arose.
New posts created by expansion of Pharmalink office
A pharmaceutical consulting firm which looks after regulatory affairs for drug and healthcare firms is taking on 30 new staff in Belfast.
Eurozone bank cuts interest rate
The European Central Bank has bowed to pressure and delivered a 0.25% interest rate cut.
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We've paid Treasury billions, says angry Vodafone boss
Vodafone has hit back over accusations of tax avoidance, insisting that it made an "absolutely huge" contribution to the UK Treasury, as the mobile giant unveiled a big slump in annual pre-tax profits.
Gordons deal takes health biscuit
NORTHERN Ireland pharmacy business Gordons Chemists has teamed up with Co Down firm Calerrific to supply its innovative high energy biscuits.
Profits hike won't prevent Royal Mail move to privatisation
Royal Mail has unveiled a big jump in profits to £440m as it took another step towards a possible stock market flotation later this year.
Lenders in conference to help with home loan shortfalls
MORTGAGE lenders are stepping up action to help up to 1.3 million interest-only customers who do not have enough cash to pay their loans back.
G8 'should clamp down on tax avoidance'
Business groups from each of the G8 countries have urged leaders to use next month's meeting in Fermanagh to clamp down on tax avoidance in member countries.
Apple 'avoided' paying $1m to US every hour
Apple "avoided" more than $1m (£650,000) in US taxes every hour last year, a senior Washington lawmaker said yesterday as the tech giant found itself the centre of the debate over loopholes in international tax laws.
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