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Consumer confidence falls to new record low amid signs of looming recession

24 June, 2022

CONSUMER confidence has fallen to its lowest level since records began in 1974 as a "stark new economic reality" hits households, figures show.

New drive launched to bring more business conferences to Newry

A NEW initiative has been launched in a bid to bring higher profile business events to Newry.

Belfast business is crowned as start-up of the year

A BELFAST-based start-up which helps companies improve their bottom line with business analytics has taken the top award at the Northern Ireland final of the UK-wide Start-Up Awards Series.

Almac collaborates with AstraZeneca on diagnostics products

ALMAC Diagnostic Services, a division of the Craigavon-headquartered Almac Group, has signed a master collaboration agreement (MCA) with global pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca to develop and commercialise multiple companion diagnostic (CDx) products.

Soda & Starch Bistro to open in Derry's Craft Village

DERRY restaurateur Ray Moran is to expand his hospitality portfolio in the city centre with a new bistro.

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AECOM to design Belfast Royal Courts of Justice upgrade

INFRASTRUCTURE consulting firm AECOM has been appointed as the design team for the Royal Courts of Justice building service upgrade project in Belfast.

Gallaher Trust pledges £340,000 for Ballymena projects in 2023

BALLYMENA charity The Gallaher Trust has said 116 jobs have been created from projects it has backed with £1.

Iceland linked to new Belfast store at former indoor trampoline park

ICELAND is to open a new supermarket in west Belfast according to an application set to be considered by the city council's planning committee.

Green light for £8m expansion of Armstrong Medical factory in Coleraine

23 Jun, 2022

A COLERAINE-based medical firm has secured planning permission for an £8 million factory expansion, creating 65 high-skilled jobs.

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Belfast agency Anthology develops brand for Nicole Scherzinger

21 Jun, 2022

BELFAST based brand agency Anthology has added Nicole Scherzinger to its list of clients.

Around Noon in tasty £3.5m M&S sarnies deal

21 Jun, 2022

AWARD-winning Newry food-to-go manufacturer Around Noon has secured a tasty new contract to supply sandwiches from its 'Twelve Handmade in County Down' range to Marks & Spencer stores across the whole of Ireland.

New executive director for Global Innovation Institute at Queen's

21 Jun, 2022

QUEEN'S University has appointed business consultant David Quinn as new executive director for its £58 million Global Innovation Institute (GII), an expansion of the Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ECIT).

Belfast Met joins Innovation City Belfast partnership

21 Jun, 2022

BELFAST Met has joined Innovation City Belfast (ICB) to help the partnership champion the skills agenda as it drives the city forward as a global destination for innovation.

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How will the Bank of England base rate rise affect you?

Vicky Shaw, PA Personal Finance Correspondent 05 May, 2022

The Bank of England base rate has been increased to a level many homeowners will never have experienced before.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces fuel duty cut of 5p per litre

23 Mar, 2022

Sunak has said the nation must prepare for “the economy and public finances to worsen, potentially significantly” because of the impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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They don't call inflation ‘the silent bank robber' for nothing

Michael Kennedy 20 Jun, 2022

DO you have your savings in a cash account, so that they are easily accessible? Then this article should provide some food for thought - particularly if you are a woman.