Quarterly Economic Survey
Survey: Business conditions improved for Northern Ireland firms in first quarter
BUSINESSES conditions in the north improved in the first quarter of 2023, a new survey suggests.
NI Chamber calls for restoration of Executive as survey exposes deterioration of economy
ONE of the north’s biggest business organisations has called for the restoration of the Executive at Stormont after a new survey exposed a steady deterioration in economic conditions during 2022.
Survey: Two-thirds of businesses have now adapted to NI Protocol
TWO-in-three businesses have now adapted to the new trading arrangements under the Northern Ireland Protocol, a new survey suggests.
Prices to rise further as businesses respond to cash flow pressure
SEVERE cost pressures for Northern Ireland businesses is set to drive prices up further over the coming months, a new report suggests.
Rising costs impacting business confidence, survey finds
MOUNTING costs and pressure on labour availability are negatively impacting business confidence in Northern Ireland, a new survey has revealed.
NI hospitality businesses burning through £1m a day during lockdown
THE north’s hospitality industry is burning through around £1 million a day to stay closed in lockdown, a leading business analyst has said.
Signs the north's economy is slipping into recession
NORTHERN Ireland’s economy is in decline with signs it is slipping into recession, a new report suggests.
Two in five local businesses scale back Brexit preparations ahead of revised withdrawal date
MORE than two in five businesses in the north have scaled back Brexit preparations since the official leave date was extended, new research shows.
Manufacturing stalling as north's economy records poor start to 2018
THE north's economy was the weakest performing out of all UK regions at the start of the year, with the manufacturing and services sectors hitting five-year lows, new research show.
One in three businesses put growth plans on hold due to Brexit
BREXIT remains a key issue of concern for businesses in Northern Ireland with one in three putting plans for growth on hold in wake of the landmark vote.