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Wrightbus at heart of £6.5bn hydrogen mega-project set to transform UK economy
Ballymena’s Wrightbus is at the forefront of a transformative £6.5 billion clean hydrogen initiative that promises to create 24,300 jobs...
Apr 13


Government slashes import tariffs on everyday essentials to boost economy
In a bid to stimulate economic growth and ease financial pressures on households and businesses, the UK Government has announced a...
Apr 13


Antrim-based SAM Mouldings announces £20million landmark investment in its 35th year
SAM Mouldings, the UK and Ireland's leading manufacturer of MDF mouldings, has announced a £20 million investment in its 35th year of...
Mar 7


Lidl NI procures more than £430K worth of goods and services from local suppliers in Mid & East Antrim
Pictured (L-R) are Ivan Ryan, Regional Managing Director, Lidl Northern Ireland; and Robert Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of Lidl Ireland...
Nov 27, 2024


Northern Ireland sees significant growth for Green Jobs in 2024
The hydrogen powered bus - built in Ballymena by Wrightbus - the UK leader in zero-emission public transport. Northern Ireland has seen...
Nov 25, 2024


Asda Income Tracker Reveals More Spending Power for NI Consumers
Sam Miley, Cebr, Donna Traynor, and Joe McDonald, Asda pictured at the launch of the latest Income Tracker report. The average family...
Oct 22, 2024


NI’s dual market access key to unlocking growth opportunities in Germany – Murphy
Pictured at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin are Economy Minister Conor Murphy; Steve Harper, Executive Director of International Business...
Oct 14, 2024


Kilrea company Hutchinson creating 57 jobs in multi-million pound investment to boost productivity
Pictured (L-R) are Jeremy Fitch, Director of Business Growth Group, Invest NI; Mark Hutchinson, CEO, Hutchinson; Economy Minister Conor...
Oct 3, 2024


Minister visits the set of the HBO Original drama series: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in Glenarm
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has visited the set of the HBO Original drama series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in Glenarm, County...
Sep 25, 2024


McDonald’s contributes £322M to local economy and supports almost 7,000 jobs in Northern Ireland
Pictured is Andrew Duncan, area operations supervisor and Paddy Cusack, franchisee, McDonald’s. Back row McDonald’s Antrim crew members...
Aug 25, 2024


ANBCouncil green lights new £150m investment at Enkalon Business Park
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is pleased to announce the approval of a landmark £150 million development by Errigal Group at...
Jun 19, 2024


Green pioneer Wrightbus contributes £1.5bn to UK economy
The rebirth of iconic bus-maker Wrightbus has contributed more than £1.5 billion to the UK economy thanks to its support for home-grown...
Jun 14, 2024


New report reveals Lidl’s operations in MEA contributed £61.7m to £360m economy boost in 2023
Lidl Northern Ireland’s operations in the Mid and East Antrim borough contributed £61.7m to a region-wide £360 million boost to the local...
May 30, 2024


Ulster Bank reaffirms support for farmers and reveals this year’s Ulster Fry Index!
While inflation may have eased in recent months, there are always ongoing issue impacting farm businesses. Currently the main issue is...
Apr 13, 2024


‘Below par’ – Allister calls out Invest NI on lack of assistance in North Antrim
North Antrim TUV MLA Jim Allister TUV Party Leader Jim Allister MLA has called out Invest NI on its level of assistance that has been...
Mar 4, 2024


Minister sets out his vision for the economy of Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Economy Minister Conor Murphy Economy Minister Conor Murphy today set out his vision for the future of Northern...
Feb 19, 2024


Dobbies makes positive impact at first retail park location
Following the opening of its second store in Northern Ireland, and its first within a retail park setting, landlord figures have revealed...
Dec 13, 2023


Half of consumers in Northern Ireland interested in spending this Black Friday
PwC has released its annual Black Friday survey showing mixed fortunes for retailers in one of the biggest events of the year. The...
Nov 17, 2023


Northern Ireland’s latest House Price Index reveals resilience amidst uncertain times
During the third quarter of the year, despite house prices in Northern Ireland remaining stable, the housing market continues to cool...
Nov 13, 2023


Northern Ireland economy expected to grow by 0.6% in 2023 - leading growth outside of London
Caitroina McCusker, Regional Market Leader at PwC Northern Ireland The Northern Ireland (NI) economy is expected to grow by around 0.6%...
Nov 12, 2023
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