Hi °C | Lo °C Nationwide enjoys rise in share of home loans
Nationwide has boasted a record share of the UK mortgage market after seeing a big rise in the number of first-time buyers joining the property ladder.
Disaster fear if Osborne keeps his course
The International Monetary Fund warned Chancellor George Osborne the UK is "still a long way from a strong and sustainable recovery", sending the pound tumbling against the dollar.
20 jobs go as Britvic shuts Belfast operation
Up to 20 jobs are to go in Belfast after soft drinks firm Britvic announced it is to close a warehouse in the east of the city as part of a massive cuts programme.
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.
M&S hit by worst annual profits since 2009
Marks and Spencer's boss Marc Bolland brushed off speculation about his future yesterday as the retailer delivered its worst annual profits figure in four years amid a disastrous performance from its clothing lines.
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.
Shamed security boss to quit G4S
THE boss of the company in charge of providing security for the G8 summit in Fermanagh is to stand down – just months after he came under fire for G4S botched handling of its Olympics Games contract.
Health and technology 'could help boost the economy'
MORE collaboration between the health and technology sectors could create a significant boost to the Northern Ireland economy, a new report has said.
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.
Fears over inflation despite surprise fall
The surprise fall in UK inflation last month doesn't rule out further price rises in the months ahead, according to leading Northern Ireland economists.
Partial U-turn by BoI over tracker mortgages
The Bank of Ireland has partially backtracked on a steep rise in mortgage rates for customers who thought their repayments were fixed for life.
Billionaire investor Ross praises Bank of Ireland
US INVESTOR Wilbur Ross has called his almost 10% stake in Bank of Ireland shares as his best investment since the financial crisis.
£1m pitch deal a World Cup winner
A CO ARMAGH company has scored a breathtaking goal – a £1m contract in Brazil ahead of next year's World Cup.
Agri-food targeting growth to £7bn
It might seem odd that Northern Ireland's agri-food industry needs a "strategy" to take it through the next few years.
Sir Allen's first company is sold to the US for £5bn
A LOUTH-based international pharmaceutical company with roots in Co Armagh has been sold to a US rival in a deal worth £5bn.
Coach firm on road to more success with £3m upgrade
A FAMILY-RUN coach company in Co Antrim is investing £3m on keeping its tour buses on the roads of Ireland and Scotland.
Yahoo in billion dollar bid to make comeback
YAHOO is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1bn (£0.7bn) as chief executive Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet icon that had fallen behind the times.
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Japanese firm Terumo BCT creates 416 new jobs for Northern Ireland
A Japanese global healthcare company is creating 416 jobs in Northern Ireland.
Excitement as CSeries regional jet gets ready for take-off
The first flight of the new Bombardier CSeries -- the wings of which were invented, designed and built in Belfast -- is just days away.
Bombardier sales brings £25m cash injection to the economy
Plane-maker Bombardier has announced billions of pounds worth of aircraft sales as well as a £25m injection into the Northern Ireland economy as the company exhibits at the Paris Air Show.
Japanese firm creates over 400 new jobs for Northern Ireland
A Japanese firm is set to create over 400 new jobs to Northern Ireland in the wake of the G8 summit.
The heir to Nick's throne
As one Cathedral Quarter door closes, another might be opening.
Housing Executive repair firm goes bust
A building firm which carried out repair work for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has gone into administration blaming increased financial pressures.
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