News

October 2020

Micheál Martin: 'untapped potential and benefits of all-island economy' Taoiseach tells Top 100 event

Realising the “untapped potential and inherent benefits of the all-island economy” will be central to supporting economic recovery and growth for Ireland, north and south, according to Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

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NI Executive Covid-19 restrictions 'an economy breaker': business reaction

The shutting down once again for Northern Ireland’s hospitality sector in a bid to curb rising Covid-19 cases has been branded an “economy breaker” amid fears of tens of thousands of further job losses.

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Belfast restaurant Shu reopens to public after £1m refit and refurbishment

A top Belfast restaurant has reopened its doors after a major £1m refit and refurbishment.

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New McDonald's restaurant creating 120 jobs in Co Antrim

More than 120 jobs are being created with a new McDonald’s restaurant in Co Antrim.

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Northern Ireland distillery creating 36 jobs in £9m expansion

A Co Down distillery is creating 36 new jobs a part of a £9m expansion, it has been revealed.

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NI private sector sees growth but job losses continue

Northern Ireland’s private sector saw growth across most sectors during the third quarter of the year, it has emerged.

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Northern Ireland business and public sector leaders receive Queen's Birthday Honours

The boss of one of Northern Ireland’s largest firms, the former head of the civil service and a council chief executive are among those receiving Birthday Honours from the Queen this year.

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Alpha to build more than 200 homes with new funding

Around 220 new homes look set to be built by Alpha Housing after the company landed a £10m loan from Danske Bank.

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One in five Northern Ireland firms 'worried they can't pay back Government Covid-19 loans'

One in five firms here have concerns about being able to pay back crucial Government loans aimed at getting them through lockdown and the coronavirus crisis, a survey has shown.

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Asda named Northern Ireland's leading responsible company

Asda has been named as Northern Ireland’s leading responsible company, it has been revealed.

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September 2020

Pinnacle teams up with world-leading cloud firm Acumatica

Belfast-based business software and IT services provider Pinnacle has announced a new partnership with one of the world’s fastest-growing cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) company.

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Online shopping platform in running for international award

A Northern Irish-built online shopping platform is in the running for a top international award for innovation during the Covid-19 lockdown.

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Work starts on £25m Vantage office scheme in Belfast

Work has begun on a new £25m office development in the heart of Belfast city centre which is due to play host to almost 600 staff when completed.

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Long-awaited North-south interconnector given green light for Northern Ireland

A long-awaited cross-border electricity connector has been granted the go ahead by Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon.

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More than 2.7 million meals claimed in Northern Ireland as part of Eat Out to Help Out scheme

Northern Ireland diners enjoyed more than 2.7 million meals as part of the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme to drive post-lockdown business mid-week, it has emerged.

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August 2020

More than 20 students graduate from Belfast City Airport leadership programme

Almost two dozen students have graduated from Belfast City Airport’s leadership programme.

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Belfast bars planning new beer gardens and outdoor dining areas

A host of leading Belfast bars are planning major outdoor beer gardens as they adapt to restrictions and regulations around coronavirus.

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Co Antrim's Galgorm playing host to two major golf tournaments

Co Antrim’s Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort will play host to two major golf tournaments this September.

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Bombardier cutting up to 95 jobs in Northern Ireland weeks after huge workforce reduction

Bombardier is cutting up to 95 jobs in Northern Ireland due to what it says are the "extraordinary" challenges caused by coronavirus.

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Major new animal sciences building planned for Belfast

A major new animal health sciences building could be developed in Belfast amid fresh plans, it can be revealed.

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ABL acquires Aon portfolio amid continued growth plans

One of Northern Ireland’s leading insurance brokers has acquired a multi-million pound insurance book from Aon in the UK.

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July 2020

Six new routes for Belfast City Airport with Aer Lingus regional hub

Belfast City Airport will see six new routes added as Aer Lingus launches a regional base at the airport.

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Queen's University secures £500,000 to help Covid-19 infection research

A research team from Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded £500,000 to help investigate the role of bacterial co-infections in Covid-19 and drug repurposing for the treatment of the disease.

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New Rabbit hotel and restaurant unveiled in Co Antrim

A Co Antrim hotel has been rebranded and is launching a new restaurant and bar as part of an overall £7m investment.

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Major Northern Ireland licensing law changes to include 2am serving

Pubs in Northern Ireland will be able to serve as late as 2am and restrictions around Easter opening will end amid new government licensing changes here.

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Eason to close its seven Northern Ireland stores

High street book seller Eason will not reopen its seven Northern Ireland stores putting around 144 jobs at risk, it has emerged.

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'Police should enforce mandatory face mask policy' if introduced in Northern Ireland

Police should be able to enforce customers wearing face masks in shops if they are made mandatory here, it’s been claimed.

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Major £600m 'energy park' could be built at Kilroot power station site

A massive £600m energy park could be built around the site of one of Northern Ireland’s main power stations, it has been revealed.

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Queen's University launches free postgraduate course for those losing jobs due to coronavirus crisis

Queen’s University in Belfast has launched a free online part-time course to help upskill and retrain people who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Danske Bank launches new £20 polymer note

Danske Bank is introducing a new polymer £20 note into local circulation ahead of the phasing out of the traditional paper note.