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The UK's manufacturers are still struggling to recover from the economic downturn but remain hopeful about prospects improving soon, figures have shown.
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.
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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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