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Light-touch regulation, Freeports, and Enterprise Zones are the centrepieces of the recent Belfast Chamber of Commerce report, ‘Empowering Belfast’. Its stated aim is to devolve power from Stormont to local councils: and to Belfast City Council in particular. Despite its fanfare launch and the accompanying hype it is unlikely to deliver anything of substance for working […]
SDLP Assembly Member Justin McNulty has called on the Economy Minister to ensure that unspent funds from the High Street Voucher Scheme are reallocated to boost social protections this winter. Speaking as the Spend Local Scheme draws to a close, the Newry & Armagh MLA commented: ‘I have been lobbying the Economy Minister to ensure […]
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today announced that the High Street Scheme will be extended by five days to 19 December. The Minister also urged anyone with any balance left on their £100 Spend Local cards to use it now. He said: “The High Street Scheme is working well. The benefits are clearly flowing through to our […]
Traders across Northern Ireland joined Economy Minister Gordon Lyons in urging the High Street Scheme Spend Local card holders to continue to “spend it now, spend it all and spend it local”. As the roll out of the £100 High Street Scheme continues, people across Northern Ireland have been supporting businesses by spending local and […]
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has urged all Spend Local cardholders to “spend it now, spend it all and spend it local”. The Minister said: “To date over 1.3 million Spend Local cards have been dispatched, with over one million activated and in use. Already over £50m has been injected into our retail, hospitality and service sectors […]
Newry based business Alexandria’s baby boutique has set up shop at the Quays shopping centre in Newry. Open for business every weekend showcasing the very best clothes for babies and children. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport Nicola Grant said: “We are absolutely delighted to set up a stall in the Quays shopping centre in […]
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A new cross-border partnership established to foster economic growth along the key strategic route between Dublin and Belfast has today announced its inaugural political leadership team who will help drive employment opportunities, address barriers impacting trade and encourage the delivery of better transport infrastructure. Councillor Pete Byrne from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council was elected […]
Conor Murphy, Sinn Féin MLA for Newry Armagh and Finance Minister has made it a condition for anyone who gets a government contract to pay their workers a living wage. This measure will come into effect next year and will put more money into the pockets of thousands of workers. Conor said: ““Every worker should […]
The Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade is appealing to the UK Government to find solutions to resolve ongoing issues related to the Northern Ireland Protocol, rather than triggering Article 16. With talks between Brexit Minister, Lord Frost, and European Commission Vice President, Maros Šefčovič, at a critical stage, Newry Chamber, on behalf of its […]
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has joined Tourism Ireland and 12 tourism businesses from Northern Ireland at World Travel Market (WTM) in London today. WTM heralds the beginning of Northern Ireland’s promotional drive overseas for the year ahead. As we restart travel from overseas, Northern Ireland’s presence at World Travel Market is more important than ever […]
By Ruth Ellison As we are all aware, there are a number of elements which are key to leading a successful business. One of these is consistency. CONSISTENCY IN YOUR BUSINESS In business, consistency is is more than just making sure work is completed on time and to a certain standard throughout the year. Consistency […]
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