http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/lightstep-strides-into-indian-marketplace-14673944.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/lightstep-strides-into-indian-marketplace-14673944.html?r=RSS <p> Less than two months after clinching its first major deals Lightstep Technologies has secured another distribution agreement. </p> Business News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:47:52 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/branson-world-is-in-danger-of-oil-crunch-14673942.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/branson-world-is-in-danger-of-oil-crunch-14673942.html?r=RSS <p> Sir Richard Branson and other business leaders will warn this week that the world is hurtling towards an &lsquo;oil crunch&rsquo; to match the financial crisis within five years. </p> Business News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:45:32 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/brightest-students-leaving-in-thousands-14673936.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/brightest-students-leaving-in-thousands-14673936.html?r=RSS <p> Northern Ireland is suffering a brain drain because 20,000 of its brightest young people choose to study in Great Britain, according to a report published today. </p> Business News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:39:17 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/discount-retailer-goes-into-administration-for-second-time-14673935.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/discount-retailer-goes-into-administration-for-second-time-14673935.html?r=RSS <p> A discount fashion retailer with five stores in Northern Ireland collapsed into administration for the second time in less than two years yesterday, leaving 3,714 UK jobs hanging in the balance. </p> Business News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:37:13 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/born-or-made-what-is-the-secret-of-success-14673879.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/born-or-made-what-is-the-secret-of-success-14673879.html?r=RSS <p> It is a difficult question to answer definitively. Were the great leaders of our time born with the ability, skills, drive and intelligence that made them successful or were they made, formed through upbringing, education, training and experience? </p> Business News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:08:31 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/housing-market-looks-set-to-strengthen-in-2010-14673622.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/housing-market-looks-set-to-strengthen-in-2010-14673622.html?r=RSS <p></p> <p> The cold weather did not completely freeze out activity in the Northern Ireland housing market in January, according to a new survey released today. </p> Business News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:44:12 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/business-leaders-call-for-economic-focus-14673621.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/business-leaders-call-for-economic-focus-14673621.html?r=RSS <p> Northern Ireland&rsquo;s top business bodies have called for action on the economy from the Executive as the ink dries on the political agreement securing the future of devolution. </p> Business News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:42:45 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/bosses-tell-executive-now-put-focus-on-jobs-14673619.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/bosses-tell-executive-now-put-focus-on-jobs-14673619.html?r=RSS <p> Business organisations today urged the Northern Ireland Executive to focus on kickstarting the economy by maximising spending on projects that will create jobs. </p> Business News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:39:44 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/print-firm-owed-creditors-pound31m-14673323.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/print-firm-owed-creditors-pound31m-14673323.html?r=RSS One of Ireland's oldest printing firms went into administration owing &pound;3.1m to unsecured creditors, it has emerged. Business News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/uk-companies-cut-dividend-payouts-by-pound10bn-as-crisis-bites-14672705.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/uk-companies-cut-dividend-payouts-by-pound10bn-as-crisis-bites-14672705.html?r=RSS <p> Dividend payouts for investors in UK companies fell &pound;10bn last year and will continue to disappoint in 2010, a report said today. </p> Business News Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:27:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/firms-feel-financial-chill-after-big-freeze-14672152.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/firms-feel-financial-chill-after-big-freeze-14672152.html?r=RSS <p> The big freeze resulted in the steepest fall in business activity in Northern Ireland for seven months, a new report revealed today. </p> Business News Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:54:27 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/hopes-for-revenue-growth-14672151.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/hopes-for-revenue-growth-14672151.html?r=RSS <p> There is growing optimism among companies in Northern Ireland about the economic outlook for 2010, according to an international business survey. </p> Business News Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:53:18 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/santander-may-float-its-british-businesses-14672144.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/santander-may-float-its-british-businesses-14672144.html?r=RSS <p> Banco Santander, Europe's second biggest banking group, is considering a partial flotation of its British businesses. </p> Business News Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:44:41 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/partnationalised-rbs-lsquoto-hand-out-pound1bn-in-bonus-paymentsrsquo-14672141.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/partnationalised-rbs-lsquoto-hand-out-pound1bn-in-bonus-paymentsrsquo-14672141.html?r=RSS <p> Part-nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland is preparing to give huge bonuses to investment bankers despite expected annual losses of &pound;7bn. </p> Business News Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:39:49 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/bank-of-england-governor-mervyn-king-and-pals-go-dogsledding-14669888.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/bank-of-england-governor-mervyn-king-and-pals-go-dogsledding-14669888.html?r=RSS Bank of England governor Mervyn King is used to applying his expertise to keep Britain's economy from going to the dogs. World Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/barsquos-pound50m-loss-less-than-was-expected-14669474.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/barsquos-pound50m-loss-less-than-was-expected-14669474.html?r=RSS <p> British Airways has reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss of &pound;50m &mdash; but warned it still faced a record annual shortfall. </p> Business News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:34:22 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/praise-for-thales-staff-training-14668999.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/praise-for-thales-staff-training-14668999.html?r=RSS <p> Employment Minister Sir Reg Empey visited an east Belfast air defence factory to congratulate staff who have completed a business improvement scheme. </p> Business News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:14:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/a-greek-tragedy-if-crisis-is-spreading-14668995.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/a-greek-tragedy-if-crisis-is-spreading-14668995.html?r=RSS <p> Contagion is a horrid word. But it is one European policymakers had better get to grips with quickly. </p> Business News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:11:59 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/northern-bank-has-lsquoturned-a-cornerrsquo-14668990.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/northern-bank-has-lsquoturned-a-cornerrsquo-14668990.html?r=RSS <p> Northern Bank believes it has &lsquo;turned a corner&rsquo; after returning |to profit in the fourth quarter of last year. </p> Business News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:08:38 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/bank-of-england-opts-to-end-qe-14668989.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/bank-of-england-opts-to-end-qe-14668989.html?r=RSS <p> Further economy-boosting measures were put on hold after the Bank of England opted not to extend its quantitative easing scheme yesterday. </p> Business News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:06:33 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/invest-ni-may-lose-pound77m-as-deti-strives-to-meet-targets-14668988.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/invest-ni-may-lose-pound77m-as-deti-strives-to-meet-targets-14668988.html?r=RSS <p> Invest Northern Ireland could have &pound;7.7m less in its investment budget for next year after the |Department of Enteprise Trade and Investment detailed plans of how it will meet spending cut requirements. </p> Business News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:05:12 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/average-uk-house-price-has-climbed-to-pound170000-14668984.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/average-uk-house-price-has-climbed-to-pound170000-14668984.html?r=RSS <p> Further evidence of a more sustained rise in UK house prices than any observer thought possible arrived yesterday with the latest figures from Halifax. </p> Business News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:04:04 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/record-number-declared-insolvent-14668987.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/record-number-declared-insolvent-14668987.html?r=RSS A record number of people in England and Wales were declared insolvent during 2009, new figures showed. UK & Ireland Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/finance-minister-warns-of-more-hard-decisions-14668979.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/finance-minister-warns-of-more-hard-decisions-14668979.html?r=RSS <p> The Northern Ireland Executive faces tough economic decisions including the possibility of having to move resources &lsquo;from less important areas&rsquo;, Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has warned. </p> Business News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:58:18 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/harbour-chief-buoyant-despite-drop-in-trade-14668817.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/harbour-chief-buoyant-despite-drop-in-trade-14668817.html?r=RSS Belfast Harbour today reported a drop in trade for last year, but said it had significantly out-performed other Irish ports. Business News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/ba-announces-pound50m-losses-14668854.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/ba-announces-pound50m-losses-14668854.html?r=RSS British Airways has announced losses before tax of &pound;50 million for the three months to December 31. UK & Ireland Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/dont-stop-stimulus-urges-alistair-darling-and--timothy-geithner-14668707.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/dont-stop-stimulus-urges-alistair-darling-and--timothy-geithner-14668707.html?r=RSS Chancellor Alistair Darling and US treasury secretary Timothy Geithner are to press their G7 allies this weekend to keep up their aid to help the global economy defeat its worst downturn in 70 years. World Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/british-airways-set-to-announce-more-losses-14668688.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/british-airways-set-to-announce-more-losses-14668688.html?r=RSS British Airways is expected to report another round of losses as it struggles amid falling passenger numbers and fresh strike threats. UK & Ireland Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/republic-helps-boost-diesel-imports-into-northern-ireland-14668616.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/republic-helps-boost-diesel-imports-into-northern-ireland-14668616.html?r=RSS Diesel imports into Northern Ireland grew by 10% last year because of increased custom from the Republic of Ireland, it has been revealed. UK & Ireland Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/northern-bank-posts-massive-pound100m-loss-14667949.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/northern-bank-posts-massive-pound100m-loss-14667949.html?r=RSS <p> The Northern Bank's losses totalled &pound;100 million last year. </p> Business News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/firms-chase-worldwide-sales-with-trade-trips-14667585.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/firms-chase-worldwide-sales-with-trade-trips-14667585.html?r=RSS <p> Iraq, Kurdistan, Brazil, Estonia and Vietnam will all be visited by Northern Ireland companies this year as part of Invest NI trade missions. </p> Business News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:27:38 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/jobs-and-productivity-together-the-only-way-wersquoll-beat-this-.htmlssion-14667583.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/jobs-and-productivity-together-the-only-way-wersquoll-beat-this-.htmlssion-14667583.html?r=RSS <p> Polotics and business move in cycles in the US, as in Northern Ireland and elsewhere. And, not surprisingly, the US Presidents' State of the Union addresses have mirrored these cycles in terms of their messaging and policy focus. </p> Business News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:26:14 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/empey-jobs-body-will-cope-despite-cutbacks-14667579.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/empey-jobs-body-will-cope-despite-cutbacks-14667579.html?r=RSS <p> Employment Minister Sir Reg Empey believes his department should be able to cope with the demands placed on it by the recession despite cuts to its budget. </p> Business News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:25:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/allireland-tesco-post-goes-to-belfast-man-14667578.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/allireland-tesco-post-goes-to-belfast-man-14667578.html?r=RSS <p> Belfast man Gary Mills has taken over as operations manager for of all of supermarket giant Tesco&rsquo;s stores in Northern Ireland and the Republic. </p> Business News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:23:26 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/quinn-group-upbeat-on-euro780m-refinancing-talks-14667575.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/quinn-group-upbeat-on-euro780m-refinancing-talks-14667575.html?r=RSS <p> The group of companies built up by Co |Fermanagh businessman Sean Quinn has entered discussions with banks about &euro;780m of bank and bond debt due this year, in one of the biggest refinancings by an Irish business this year. </p> Business News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:20:55 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/invest-ni-may-seek-portion-of-pound5m-grant-14667571.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/invest-ni-may-seek-portion-of-pound5m-grant-14667571.html?r=RSS <p> A company which is set to close a factory in east Belfast received over &pound;5m in grants, it has emerged. </p> Business News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:20:03 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/software-companyrsquos-shares-up-ahead-of-takeover-14667570.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/software-companyrsquos-shares-up-ahead-of-takeover-14667570.html?r=RSS <p> A Newry company which provides software to the financial markets industry is set to acquire a Dublin business. </p> Business News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:18:28 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/carbon-trust-swells-marine-firm-funds-14667569.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/carbon-trust-swells-marine-firm-funds-14667569.html?r=RSS <p> A &pound;2.7m grant has been awarded to one of the world's largest tidal energy systems in Northern Ireland. </p> Business News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:17:13 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/galgorm-sets-new-wheels-in-motion-14667566.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/galgorm-sets-new-wheels-in-motion-14667566.html?r=RSS <p> A Co Antrim hotel and wedding venue has spent &pound;200,000 on a new set of wheels. </p> Business News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:16:05 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/shopping-centre-will-create-300-jobs-in-community-hub-14667560.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/shopping-centre-will-create-300-jobs-in-community-hub-14667560.html?r=RSS <p> A shopping centre redevelopment creating 300 permanent jobs was approved yesterday by Planning Minister Edwin Poots. </p> Business News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:14:04 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/the-bengal-brasserie-ii-goes-into-administration-after-three-months-14663182.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/the-bengal-brasserie-ii-goes-into-administration-after-three-months-14663182.html?r=RSS <p></p> <p> A well-known Indian restaurant business in south Belfast has gone into administration three months after it began trading. </p> Business News Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:23:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/belfast-telegraph-launches-official-facebook-page-14664532.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/belfast-telegraph-launches-official-facebook-page-14664532.html?r=RSS <p> As part of the ongoing efforts to reach out and engage with our readers, the Belfast Telegraph has recently launched its new official Facebook page. </p> Business News Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:18:03 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/cutbacks-lsquowill-not-stop-the-national-debt-risingrsquo-14664242.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/cutbacks-lsquowill-not-stop-the-national-debt-risingrsquo-14664242.html?r=RSS <p> Belt-tightening plans from the Government won&rsquo;t stem rising national debt, an economic forecaster has warned. </p> Business News Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:12:25 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/mamps-has-learned-nothing-from-crisis-14664236.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/mamps-has-learned-nothing-from-crisis-14664236.html?r=RSS <p> The &pound;15m potential payday for Marc Bolland, the incoming boss of Marks &amp; Spencer, may look puny compared to some of the packages that leading bankers enjoy, but there are some aspects of the deal that should worry us. </p> Business News Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:10:28 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/tobacco-firm-raps-packaging-proposals-14664232.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/tobacco-firm-raps-packaging-proposals-14664232.html?r=RSS <p> Embassy maker Imperial Tobacco yesterday slammed UK plans to force firms to sell cigarettes in plain packaging and claimed the move would fuel illicit trade. </p> Business News Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:09:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/stock-exchange-listing-for-retailer-new-look-14664231.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/stock-exchange-listing-for-retailer-new-look-14664231.html?r=RSS <p> Fast-Fashion retailer New Look yesterday announced plans to list on the London Stock Exchange in a move set to raise around &pound;650m. </p> Business News Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:07:50 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/shoppers-spared-as-retailers-take-hit-on-vat-hike-14664227.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/shoppers-spared-as-retailers-take-hit-on-vat-hike-14664227.html?r=RSS <p> Shoppers were spared most of last month's reversal in the VAT reduction as retailers held back price hikes and ran promotions to boost January trade, according to figures released today. </p> Business News Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:04:18 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/30-of-restaurants-in-republic-face-closure-14664126.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/30-of-restaurants-in-republic-face-closure-14664126.html?r=RSS <p> Restaurant owners in the Republic of Ireland are warning that one in three will close within six months if the government fails to take action to help the sector. </p> Business News Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:03:43 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/security-company-goes-ballistic-14663983.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/security-company-goes-ballistic-14663983.html?r=RSS <p> A Co Down company has launched a range of security products that it hopes will be a smash hit in global markets. </p> Business News Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/regulator-targets-pound91m-savings-for-ni-water-14663984.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/regulator-targets-pound91m-savings-for-ni-water-14663984.html?r=RSS The Utility Regulator today proposed a &pound;91m reduction in the revenues Northern Ireland Water will be allowed to make in the next three years. Business News Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/workers-protest-as-kraft-gets-cadbury-14663987.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/workers-protest-as-kraft-gets-cadbury-14663987.html?r=RSS <p> US food giant Kraft finally won its five-month battle for control of Cadbury yesterday after shareholders backed its takeover offer. </p> Business News Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/tories-set-out-targets-with-pledge-to-save-aaa-credit-rating-14663986.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/tories-set-out-targets-with-pledge-to-save-aaa-credit-rating-14663986.html?r=RSS Shadow chancellor George Osborne has committed an incoming Conservative government to preserving Britain's triple-A credit rating, as he set out eight key benchmarks against which voters should judge its handling of the economy. Business News Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/green-light-for-garden-centre-and-promise-of-120-jobs-14663985.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/green-light-for-garden-centre-and-promise-of-120-jobs-14663985.html?r=RSS The Planning Service has approved plans for a new garden centre complex in Lisburn that has the potential to create 120 jobs for the area. Business News Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/computing-firm-scoops-top-business-gong-14663247.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/computing-firm-scoops-top-business-gong-14663247.html?r=RSS <p> A computing and outsourcing company has won a top prize in awards for leading public, private and voluntary sector organisations. </p> Business News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:53:59 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/companies-land-good-air-deals-as-bmi-launches-costcutting-initiative-14663245.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/companies-land-good-air-deals-as-bmi-launches-costcutting-initiative-14663245.html?r=RSS <p> WIith many businesses cutting costs, bmi has produced a scheme designed for companies that fly with them but do not have a current commercial contract in place. </p> Business News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:53:05 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/healthy-eating-scheme-a-recipe-for-success-14663244.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/healthy-eating-scheme-a-recipe-for-success-14663244.html?r=RSS <p> A food safety agency has launched a new programme of community food initiatives to improve access to healthy food in low income areas. </p> Business News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:52:15 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/belfast-man-with-lust-for-the-google-life-14663218.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/belfast-man-with-lust-for-the-google-life-14663218.html?r=RSS <p> Almost everybody I know uses Google. </p> Business News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:38:43 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/deadline-looms-for-belfast-telegraph-business-awards-14663208.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/deadline-looms-for-belfast-telegraph-business-awards-14663208.html?r=RSS <p> The deadline to enter this year&rsquo;s prestigious Belfast Telegraph Business Awards is just over a week away and companies keen to be considered are advised to get their entries in quickly. </p> Business News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:33:50 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/it-entrepreneurs-return-to-invest-their-talent-at-home-14663195.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/it-entrepreneurs-return-to-invest-their-talent-at-home-14663195.html?r=RSS <p> In the days of the Troubles and the subsequent years when Northern Ireland industry was seriously lagging behind the major economies, the province lost some of its brightest young people to Great Britain, the Republic and further afield. </p> Business News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:29:14 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/internet-oil-company-fuelled-with-pound3m-deal-14663190.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/internet-oil-company-fuelled-with-pound3m-deal-14663190.html?r=RSS <p> A CO Antrim internet fuel company has signed an agreement worth over &pound;3m with one of Europe&rsquo;s biggest independent petroleum suppliers. </p> Business News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:25:33 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/little-wing-flying-high-with-its-expansion-plans-14663187.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/little-wing-flying-high-with-its-expansion-plans-14663187.html?r=RSS <p> A Northern Ireland businessman is spreading his &lsquo;little wings&rsquo; to the Republic, the Belfast Telegraph can reveal. </p> Business News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:24:38 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/recovery-lsquostill-slowrsquo-but-companies-living-in-hope-14663178.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/recovery-lsquostill-slowrsquo-but-companies-living-in-hope-14663178.html?r=RSS <p> Most Northern Ireland businesses are confident about their business prospects for this year, an exclusive survey for Business Telegraph has found. </p> Business News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:22:04 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/new-safety-law-boosts-schrader-electronics-14663170.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/new-safety-law-boosts-schrader-electronics-14663170.html?r=RSS <p> Northern Ireland manufacturer Schrader Electronics has created 30 new jobs and revealed plans to double in size within four years thanks to incoming European legislation. </p> Business News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:16:41 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/pwc-survey-confirms-business-confidence-low-14662476.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/pwc-survey-confirms-business-confidence-low-14662476.html?r=RSS <p> Business confidence in Northern Ireland remains &lsquo;poor&rsquo;, according to a new survey by business advisors PricewaterhouseCoopers. </p> Business News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:07:40 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/growth-in-exports-and-jobs-lsquoa-great-start-to-the-year-14662468.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/growth-in-exports-and-jobs-lsquoa-great-start-to-the-year-14662468.html?r=RSS <p> Britain's fragile economic recovery was given a boost after figures showed growth in the manufacturing sector hit a 15-year high last month. </p> Business News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:04:37 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/minister-highlights-bankrsquos-fund-for-small-firms-14662466.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/minister-highlights-bankrsquos-fund-for-small-firms-14662466.html?r=RSS <p> As the manufacturing sector continues to struggle, Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has encouraged small firms to avail of loans from local banks. </p> Business News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:02:54 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/obama-to-take-us-further-into-debt-14662446.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/obama-to-take-us-further-into-debt-14662446.html?r=RSS <p> US President Barack Obama has a budget plan that forecasts the government spending a record $1.66 trillion more than it takes in through taxes. </p> Business News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:01:55 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/housing-recovery-was-lsquooverstatedrsquo-14662445.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/housing-recovery-was-lsquooverstatedrsquo-14662445.html?r=RSS <p> Mortgage approvals for house purchase fell for the first time in 13 months during December, prompting speculation that the housing market recovery may be running out of steam. </p> Business News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:00:43 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/qe-or-quit-ndash-that-is-the-question-facing-bank-of-england-14662443.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/qe-or-quit-ndash-that-is-the-question-facing-bank-of-england-14662443.html?r=RSS <p> Doubts over the Bank's of England's &pound;200bn aid package for the struggling UK economy resurfaced today after a disappointing decline in the money supply. </p> Business News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:59:22 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/gloom-for-northern-ireland-hotels-as-occupancy-rates-fall-14662185.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/gloom-for-northern-ireland-hotels-as-occupancy-rates-fall-14662185.html?r=RSS <p> Northern Ireland&rsquo;s hotels will have to cut costs to survive as falling tourist and business numbers spell disaster for the sector, experts have warned. </p> Business News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:41:33 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/belfast-telegraph-website-is-proving-a-big-hit-with-readers-14662171.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/belfast-telegraph-website-is-proving-a-big-hit-with-readers-14662171.html?r=RSS <p> The Belfast Telegraph has once again demonstrated its position as a leading news provider with a record number of people logging onto its website last month. </p> Business News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:17:19 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/kraft-set-to-seal-pound114bn-cadbury-deal-14662129.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/kraft-set-to-seal-pound114bn-cadbury-deal-14662129.html?r=RSS <p> US giant Kraft's five-month battle for control of iconic British confectioner Cadbury is set to be sealed when it unveils the level of support for its takeover offer. </p> UK & Ireland Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/three-irish-firms-a-day-go-bust-14661709.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/three-irish-firms-a-day-go-bust-14661709.html?r=RSS Three firms a day went bust in Ireland last month and receivers appointed to another 21 as banks moved in to recover spiralling debts, it has been disclosed. UK & Ireland Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/bank-is-unlikely-to-boost-economy-14661030.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/bank-is-unlikely-to-boost-economy-14661030.html?r=RSS <p> The Bank of England is expected to keep its efforts to boost the money supply on hold this week despite recent feeble economic growth. </p> Business News Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:19:50 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/angel-touch-helps-do-the-business-14661027.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/angel-touch-helps-do-the-business-14661027.html?r=RSS <p> A network of risk-taking investors said today that the outlook for Northern Ireland entrepreneurs is improving as it celebrated signing up its 100th &lsquo;business angel&rsquo;. </p> Business News Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:18:33 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/britons-the-lsquobiggest-spenders-online-in-europersquo-14661020.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/britons-the-lsquobiggest-spenders-online-in-europersquo-14661020.html?r=RSS <p> Britons are the biggest online spenders in Europe, making nearly a third of all internet purchases across the continent during 2009, a report showed today. </p> Business News Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:12:12 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/poots-backs-greater-use-of-biofuels-in-low-carbon-transport-14661018.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/poots-backs-greater-use-of-biofuels-in-low-carbon-transport-14661018.html?r=RSS <p> Environment Minister Edwin Poots has outlined his support for greater use of biofuels to help create a green environment. </p> Business News Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:10:47 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/translink-launch-moneysaving-travel-cards-14660566.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/translink-launch-moneysaving-travel-cards-14660566.html?r=RSS Bus users could save almost a third in fares through a new tax-free scheme. UK & Ireland Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/lifeboat-builders-sold-for-pound280m-14659028.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/lifeboat-builders-sold-for-pound280m-14659028.html?r=RSS <p> A Dunmurry survival equipment manufacturing firm has been bought over by a global private equity firm for &pound;280m. </p> Business News Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:19:42 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/features/business-as-usual-for-belfast-odyssey-developer-peter-curistan-14659026.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/features/business-as-usual-for-belfast-odyssey-developer-peter-curistan-14659026.html?r=RSS <p> <b>The developer behind Belfast's Odyssey has been embroiled in his fair share of controversies &mdash; not least with Peter Robinson. David Gordon on the man who this week offered to pay for an inquiry into Iris Robinson and planning applications </b> </p> Features Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:14:27 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/avaya-workers-given-false-hope-their-jobs-were-safe-union-14659012.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/avaya-workers-given-false-hope-their-jobs-were-safe-union-14659012.html?r=RSS <p> Avaya workers are facing financial hardship after being led to believe that their future with the US telecom company was secure. </p> Business News Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:46:34 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/.htmlssion-over-but-thousands-to-lose-jobs-14657955.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/.htmlssion-over-but-thousands-to-lose-jobs-14657955.html?r=RSS <p> Thousands of potential job losses were announced yesterday, dashing hopes of a smooth ride for the job market as the economy exits recession. </p> Business News Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:17:34 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/can-a-new-skipper-keep-itv-in-premier-league-14657954.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/can-a-new-skipper-keep-itv-in-premier-league-14657954.html?r=RSS <p> New ITV chief executive Adam Crozier is now on an unfortunate hat-trick. </p> Business News Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:15:44 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/new-hd-customers-boost-profits-at-bskyb-14657951.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/new-hd-customers-boost-profits-at-bskyb-14657951.html?r=RSS <p> Satellite broadcaster BSkyB today said nearly half-a-million customers had signed up for high-definition TV in the past three months as it reaped the benefits of a pre-Christmas marketing push. </p> Business News Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:14:03 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/house-prices-rise-12-across-uk-14657948.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/house-prices-rise-12-across-uk-14657948.html?r=RSS <p> House prices started the year on a strong footing, rising by 1.2% across the UK during January, figures showed today. </p> Business News Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:12:20 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/racing-tycoons-win-in-pub-coup-14657947.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/racing-tycoons-win-in-pub-coup-14657947.html?r=RSS <p> Rebel investors at UK pub group Mitchells &amp; Butlers (M&amp;B), including Irish horse racing tycoons JP McManus and John Magnier, yesterday succeeded in ousting the company's chairman and installing a team of new non-executive board members that includes Superquinn chairman Simon Burke. </p> Business News Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:10:33 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/new-starts-urged-to-make-the-franchise-connection-14657945.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/new-starts-urged-to-make-the-franchise-connection-14657945.html?r=RSS <p> A business development agency has called on budding Northern Ireland entrepreneurs to join a new scheme to help them tap into the &pound;400m franchise market. </p> Business News Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:09:03 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/german-jobless-rate-rises-to-86-14657940.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/german-jobless-rate-rises-to-86-14657940.html?r=RSS <p> Unemployment in Germany has jumped to 3.617m people this month, official figures showed yesterday, as Europe's biggest economy continued to fight its way out of its worst economic crisis in decades. </p> Business News Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:05:11 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/ulster-is-second-least-confident-region-in-uk-14657739.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/ulster-is-second-least-confident-region-in-uk-14657739.html?r=RSS Consumer confidence was on the up in Northern Ireland at the end of last year, but the province still finished 2009 as the second least confident region of the UK. Business News Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/firms-win-pound6m-deals-by-going-dutch-14657740.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/firms-win-pound6m-deals-by-going-dutch-14657740.html?r=RSS Northern Ireland companies secured &pound;6m worth of business in the Netherlands last year through Invest NI trade initiatives, the Government support agency has revealed. Business News Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/hughes-christensen-and-nortel-hundreds-of-northern-ireland-jobs-to-be-lost-as-us-companies-withdraw-14657648.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/hughes-christensen-and-nortel-hundreds-of-northern-ireland-jobs-to-be-lost-as-us-companies-withdraw-14657648.html?r=RSS <p> Northern Ireland&rsquo;s beleaguered economy has been dealt a double jobs blow with news that two high-profile companies are pulling out. </p> Business News Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:19:28 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/seagate-in-pound60m-boost-for-new-jobs-14657122.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/seagate-in-pound60m-boost-for-new-jobs-14657122.html?r=RSS <p> A massive &pound;60m investment was today announced by US technology firm Seagate, with almost 100 jobs to be created at its Derry base and Queen&rsquo;s University in Belfast. </p> Business News Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:31:43 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/invest-ni-toasts-dutch-market-14657092.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/invest-ni-toasts-dutch-market-14657092.html?r=RSS Companies in Northern Ireland secured &pound;6 million worth of business in the Netherlands last year through Invest NI trade initiatives, the government support agency has said. UK & Ireland Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/lower-deposits-boost-for-mortgage-borrowers-14656607.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/lower-deposits-boost-for-mortgage-borrowers-14656607.html?r=RSS <p> The number of mortgages available for people with only a 10% deposit has soared by 25% since the beginning of the year, new research has revealed. </p> Business News Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:25:03 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/bankers-rally-to-mount-attack-on-obamarsquos-regulatory-plans-14656606.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/bankers-rally-to-mount-attack-on-obamarsquos-regulatory-plans-14656606.html?r=RSS <p> And so the fightback begins. You might say it was cowardly of the world's top bankers to wait until they had ducked behind the security barriers at Davos to come out swinging against regulatory reform, but until now no one has been prepared to put their head above the parapet. </p> Business News Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:23:59 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/meanstesting-is-far-too-complicated-for-many-old-folk-14656605.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/meanstesting-is-far-too-complicated-for-many-old-folk-14656605.html?r=RSS <p> Good news and bad from the Office for National Statistics on the topic of pensioner poverty. </p> Business News Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:22:52 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/company-staying-ahead-of-big-freeze-14656572.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/company-staying-ahead-of-big-freeze-14656572.html?r=RSS <p> A Belfast company is preparing for any reoccurrence of the big freeze that brought much of Northern Ireland to a standstill earlier this month by stocking up on road salt. </p> Business News Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:54:05 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/missing-the-tax-deadline-will-result-in-pound100-fine-14656570.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/missing-the-tax-deadline-will-result-in-pound100-fine-14656570.html?r=RSS <p> The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in Northern Ireland has warned about the payment implications of missing the tax self assessment deadline on January 31. </p> Business News Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:52:12 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/tourism-awards-reach-new-horizons-14654727.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/tourism-awards-reach-new-horizons-14654727.html?r=RSS Tourism businesses which give visitors a unique and authentic experience are set to be rewarded at this year's Northern Ireland Tourism Awards, tourist chiefs said. Business News Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/januarys-sales-figures-cold-comfort-for-traders-14654728.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/januarys-sales-figures-cold-comfort-for-traders-14654728.html?r=RSS Britain's big freeze left retailers out in the cold this month as the sector reported its worst sales performance since August, new figures revealed. Business News Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0000