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Business Community Constituency Infrastructure Lifestyle Newry Newry and Armagh

Flexible Hourly Enterprise Service Allows you to Discover Winter in Dublin with Translink

Translink invites you to experience the magic of Winter in Dublin 2024 with our enhanced hourly Enterprise service from Belfast Grand Central Station. Louise Doyle, Belfast Grand Central Station Manager said,  “We’re delighted to offer our passengers enhanced connectivity this Christmas with our hourly Enterprise service and flexible online fares, making travel to Dublin easier […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Newry Newry and Armagh South Down

Newry, Mourne and Down Most Expensive Area For Home Insurance

The average home insurance premium in Northern Ireland is now at £487 a year, making Northern Ireland the most expensive region in the UK – 65% more expensive than the dearest spot in GB, with London coming in second, at £295. The overall UK average price for home insurance has risen in the third quarter of 2024 […]

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Business Community Crime

PSNI Launches Its Annual Christmas Operation

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched its annual Christmas operation today, which aims to keep people safe in the run-up to and over the Christmas and New Year period. The initiative titled Operation Season’s Greetings, will see an increase in proactive police patrols across key areas of Northern Ireland, in an effort to […]

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Business Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Minister Murphy Launches £4million Grant Scheme to Help Businesses Innovate

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched the Business Innovation Grant (BIG), a new £4.3million initiative designed to help businesses across Northern Ireland embrace innovation and boost productivity and competitiveness. Developed by Invest Northern Ireland and delivered in partnership with Innovate NI, BIG is aimed at micro-businesses, sole traders, and SMEs and will offer grants from […]

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Business Campaigns Community Cost of Living Government Politics Stormont

SDLP Questions Minister’s Failure to Support Small Businesses

SDLP Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin has questioned Minister Conor Murphy’s failure to bid for support for small and medium-sized enteprises (SMEs). He confirmed in the Assembly on Tuesday that he did not bid for any funding in the latest monitoring round. Business groups had asked the Minister to provide support in the context of rises […]

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Business Community Government Politics Westminster

SDLP Highlights Impact of Immigration Changes on NI Businesses

SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has highlighted the negative impact of changes to immigration rules on businesses in Northern Ireland. Ms Hanna hosted a Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday to highlight the effect of changes to immigration policy which were introduced by the previous Conservative Government in their dying months. South Belfast and Mid Down […]

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Business Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont Westminster

Murphy Raises Key Economic Issues For North With British Government

Economy Minister Conor Murphy raised a number of key economic issues with British Government Ministers during a visit to London. The discussions included concerns on the introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme, support for renewable energy developments, and the previously paused Enhanced Investment Zone for the north of Ireland. Speaking afterwards Minister Murphy […]

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Business Community Constituency Government International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Leads All-Island Trade Mission to Singapore

Economy Minister Conor Murphy arrived in Singapore to lead an all-island trade mission to the world’s largest fintech trade event, Singapore Fintech Festival.   The four-day trade mission, which is supported by Invest Northern Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland, will promote the island of Ireland as a hub for innovation in regtech, fintech, and […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Food To Go Businesses Announced As Finalists For NI Food to Go Awards

Four food to go businesses operating in Newry have been listed as finalists for the 2024 NI Food to Go Awards, in association with Henderson Foodservice.  The awards will recognise and celebrate the excellence and variety of food to go establishments in Northern Ireland. These are the first awards of its kind to be professionally […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Newry Chamber

Newry: One Week To Go To NI SME Business Conference & Expo 2024

The Annual NI SME Business Conference & Expo, hosted by one of Northern Ireland’s largest membership organisations, Newry Chamber is now just one week away. The FREE half day event will take place on Thursday 14th November from 8am – 2:30pm at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry and you can book your place for the […]

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Business Campaigns Community Consumer Council NI Cost of Living

Power NI Tariff to Increase by 4%

Northern Ireland’s biggest energy supplier, Power NI is set to increase its domestic electricity tariff by 4% effective from 1 December 2024. A typical Power NI customer with a credit meter will see their bill rise by around £38 per year, while customers with a keypad (PAYG) meter will see a yearly increase of about £37. […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Buttercrane Centre Lose 65k Social Following

Buttercrane Shopping Centre, Newry has lost access to its social media audience of 65k, following an issue arising from paid for Facebook Advertising placed by their Belfast-based Advertising Agency. Centre Manager Peter Murray says it is a frustrating process and slammed the social media giant for its complete lack of customer service or support to […]