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Fermanagh firm to pioneer world's most environmentally-friendly glass bottle

Gary McDonald Business Editor

01 October, 2020

THE former Quinn Glass business in Co Fermanagh, now named Encirc, is to partner with industry research and technology organisation Glass Futures to develop the world's most environmentally friendly glass bottle.

Farrans appointed contractor on iconic Gull Wing project

BELFAST building and civil engineering contractor Farrans has been appointed to construct Gull Wing, the third crossing over Lake Lothing at Lowestoft in England.

R&D tax credit claims rise to £105m in Northern Ireland

NEW statistics published by HMRC reveal that a total of £105 million was paid out to Northern Ireland businesses in research and development (R&D) tax credits last year - up 40 per cent from £75m a year earlier.

Start-ups urged to Propel their business ideas forward

EARLY stage start-up entrepreneurs and innovators from across the north are being urged to apply to take part in the Propel pre-accelerator programme for 2021.

Low levels of Brexit preparedness still evident among business

NEW research shows that uncertainty about the impact of Brexit-related changes is high, while the level of preparedness among businesses in the north remains low.

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Business groups in 'don't lock us down again' plea

Gary McDonald Business Editor

EIGHT business organisations from across the north have united to implore the Executive to resist ordering another lockdown amid fears that, without the same degree of financial support provided first time around, it could decimate the economy, resulting in business closures and job losses.

UK mortgage approvals at highest levels since 2007 says Bank of England

30 Sep, 2020

THE number of mortgage approvals made to home buyers in Britain and Northern Ireland jumped to its highest levels since 2007 in August, the Bank of England said.

Average UK house prices break through £225,000 barrier for first time

30 Sep, 2020

THE average UK house price has hit a new record in September, breaking through the £225,000 barrier for the first time, according Nationwide Building Society.

UK is worst-hit major economy despite less severe contraction

30 Sep, 2020

THE UK economy's record contraction in the second quarter was slightly less severe than first thought, but the 19.

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iCheck offers first line defence for combating Covid

29 Sep, 2020

DUBLIN-based broadcast engineering company BTS, which has been serving the technical needs of the Irish radio broadcast industry for more than three decades, has developed an enhanced device providing contactless temperature and face recognition access control which is supporting getting people back to work in the current Covid pandemic.

Belfast Homecoming to celebrate those who have made the city their home

29 Sep, 2020

:: TEN exceptional individuals who have made Belfast their home will be recognised at this year's seventh Belfast Homecoming conference, which takes place remotely this Thursday and Friday (October 1/2).

AIB offers lower mortgage rates for energy efficient homes

29 Sep, 2020

AIB has launched a new mortgage offering lower rates of interest for properties with an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating in bands A or B.

Smiley Monroe switches to NI green energy provider 3T Power

29 Sep, 2020

GREEN energy supplier 3T Power has announced a partnership with Lisburn conveyor belt and rubber parts manufacturer Smiley Monroe.

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FTSE collapse: 'Markets have passed from panic mode into pure hysteria'

Simon Neville, PA City Editor 09 Mar, 2020

Motorists will be hoping the decision could see petrol forecourts reduce prices by up to 10p a litre.

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What does pension planning have in common with half a pound of sausages?

Michael Kennedy 28 Sep, 2020

Today we will be showing you what pension planning has in common with half a pound of sausages.

TAX CORNER: The many benefits of filing your tax return early

Feargal McCormack 28 Sep, 2020

Q: Why would I want to complete and file my tax return early?

Four key insurances for protecting your business financially

Peter McGahan 28 Sep, 2020

LAST week I covered the reasons for making a business will, and I will follow this week with how you can protect your business financially.

What's required as loan charge deadline day looms

Siobhan McCreesh 24 Aug, 2020

QUESTION: Can you please explain the current position in respect to the loan charge, I am aware of the September 30 deadline but not sure what this really means.