NI economy3 days ago£15m for zero-emission testing at Belfast HarbourIt comes after a £15m investment from UK Research and Innovation's Local Innovation Partnerships Fund.3 days ago4 days agoThousands of NI workers to get pay bump as Real Living Wage risesAbout 6,000 workers in NI are paid the Real Living Wage - which is voluntarily paid to reflect the cost of living.4 days ago7 days agoStormont 'failing to plan' for ageing populationPoliticians are urged to prepare as over-65s are projected to outnumber children in NI by next year.7 days ago28 Sept 2026Childminder facing 'severe financial burden' as heating oil costs riseThe war in Iran is having a practical impact on people across the island as energy prices continue to climb. 28 Sept 202625 Sept 2026We ship our gym equipment all over the worldNorthern Ireland's economic output, which is broadly equivalent to UK GDP, rose by 2.3% in the year to June.25 Sept 202624 Sept 2026'No justification for 55 job losses' at packaging company, says unionSmurfit Westrock, who also have a site in Dublin, said they have begun a consultation process to restructure its Lurgan plant in Northern Ireland24 Sept 202624 Sept 2026Fewer people moving to NI as figures decline sharply There were an estimated 12,100 international arrivals while 10,200 people left giving a net gain of 1,900 people.24 Sept 202623 Sept 2026'I've changed to a hybrid car' - Drivers' fears as fuel prices soarDisruption to global oil supplies is “disproportionately” affecting Northern Ireland consumers the consumer council says.23 Sept 202622 Sept 2026Pay parity policy undermining public services, research suggestsStormont's policy means it aims to match public sector pay awards in England, but this is putting pressure on the budget, a report finds.22 Sept 2026...
