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Belfast businesses see political uncertainty as bigger challenge than higher rates
BUSINESSES in Belfast see political uncertainty as a bigger challenge even than spiralling rates and staff recruitment, a new survey has found.
Evidence shows that impacts of cost of doing business hitting hospitality hardest
WHILST everyone’s attention may be elsewhere at present, and possibly for some time, I was brought back to reality lately as I reviewed a report by the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre.
Causeway Coast and Glens Council considering cuts to avoid a record-breaking 16 per cent rates' hike
CAUSEWAY Coast and Glens council is being asked to impose cuts on frontline services to avoid a record-breaking 16 per cent hike in the district rate, it has been claimed.
Pubs chain Wetherspoon sees sales come under pressure
PUB group JD Wetherspoon has revealed slowing sales and said it is facing "substantially higher" costs across the group.
Cost increases and uncertainty weighing heavily on construction workloads
ACTIVITY in the north’s construction sector is now at its weakest since the first lockdown in 2020 and hasn’t enjoyed the same rebound as other parts of the UK, a new industry barometer shows.
Colin Neill: Crippling energy costs hitting hospitality hard
THE aftermath of the latest budget delivered by the new Chancellor has dominated the media since it was delivered.
Domino's sees costs take a bite out of profits
DOMINO'S Pizza has reported a slump in half-year profits as it took a hit from soaring costs despite raising prices and introducing a delivery fee.
Colin Neill: Spiralling costs and labour shortage spell worry for hospitality
THE spiralling cost of raw materials such as food and ingredients, coupled with inflationary pressures, astronomical energy bills, and a greater squeeze on disposable income pose a significant challenge to the post pandemic viability of the entire hospitality sector.
Tony Murray: Manufacturing sector is going strong despite volatility
AS well as heralding in the summer, the end of May also signals the wrapping up of Manufacturing Month.
The financial challenges currently facing pensioners
ARE you in your forties or fifties, in the decades approaching retirement? Then here is some information that could be vital for you.