
Innovation and revitalisation are key to helping rural businesses and communities recover from COVID-19, Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has said as he urged rural businesses to apply for a £1.7million stimulus fund. The Minister made the comments after he visited The Milk Hut in Portrush – a brand new vending machine operation, […]
Aug 21 2020 | Posted in
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Ulster Bank has published the sixth episode of Thrive in the New World, the business podcast, hosted by Sarah Travers. In this episode, Sarah is joined by Ann McGregor, CEO of the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Richard Ramsey, Chief Economist NI, Ulster Bank. Sarah discusses the challenges and opportunities […]
Aug 17 2020 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced a new law to ensure that Northern Ireland furloughed employees who are made redundant receive statutory redundancy pay based on their normal wages, rather than a reduced furlough rate. Employees with more than two years’ continuous service who are made redundant are usually entitled to a statutory […]
Aug 13 2020 | Posted in
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With shoppers legally required to wear face coverings from Monday 10 August 2020, Newry’s Buttercrane Shopping Centre is encouraging shoppers to protect themselves and others. Buttercrane management is encouraging shoppers (other than those who are exempt) to protect themselves and others by wearing a face-covering when visiting the centre. Buttercrane Centre […]
Aug 12 2020 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced that Belfast based digital solutions company, Neueda, will create 230 jobs in a £20million investment. Neueda develops a range of software solutions for its public, private sector and Capital Markets clients globally. It has experienced major revenue growth year on year and has previously made it on […]

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) Minister Nichola Mallon has announced a recruitment campaign to appoint nine Non-Executive Members to the Belfast Harbour Commissioners’ Board (BHC). Belfast Harbour is a leading Trust Port and Northern Ireland’s principal maritime gateway and key economic hub for logistics, trade and tourism, serving the Northern Ireland economy and […]
Aug 12 2020 | Posted in
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Sports Direct and USC are preparing for the launch of their brand-new megastore in Buttercrane Centre next week. Cited in the former M&S premises, Sports Direct/USC has completely transformed the 51,000 sq foot space in recent months. The new store is due to open its doors on 14 August. It will offer a […]
Aug 10 2020 | Posted in
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The Little Meat Company, based in Newry, County Down, has secured a boost from Lidl Northern Ireland after naming the local artisan producer as one of this year’s Kick Start suppliers. Lidl also selected its decadent meat pies to go on sale across 202 Lidl stores within the island of Ireland. […]

Lockdown gives engineering company an opportunity to add to their capabilities and engage with medical and pharma sectors. A Newry-based engineering firm, Exact Group, during the lockdown period, has achieved the medical device compliance international accreditation, ISO 13485, adding to the company’s already prolific Aerospace and Defence accreditations and awards. ISO […]
Aug 7 2020 | Posted in
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Over 25,000 businesses in Northern Ireland are now benefitting from the 12 months rates holiday introduced by the Executive to help businesses impacted by Covid-19. Legislation detailing the categories of business use across the hospitality, tourism, retail, leisure and other sectors to benefit from 100% rate relief until 31 March 2021 has now […]
Aug 6 2020 | Posted in
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