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£12m boost for tourism as 174 new beds arrive

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:05:30 GMT

Belfast's growing reputation as a must-see tourist destination has been further reinforced with the opening of two new hotels.

£48m deal funds 1,500 co-ownership homes

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:04:01 GMT

Two banks have announced a £48m funding arrangement which they hope will deliver 1,500 affordable homes for Northern Ireland through co-ownership.

Building industry declines by £45m on 2008

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:03:05 GMT

The value of construction work completed in Northern Ireland continued to fall in the three months to June, official statistics have confirmed.

ITV predicts ad revenue will grow

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:02:13 GMT

ITV expects advertising revenues to grow in December for the first time in almost 18 months, but there was no word on its search for a new chairman.

Scrappage scheme helps new car sales jump 31%

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:51 GMT

There was good news for the motor industry yesterday as new car sales figures for October showed a sharp rise.

Manufacturers’ warning over rising energy costs

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:59:29 GMT

Rising energy costs in Northern Ireland will have major impact on the ability of the sector to compete and could cause more job losses, manufacturers have warned.

BT commits to Northern Ireland

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:57:34 GMT

Telecommunications giant BT said it was making a major investment in training its staff in Northern Ireland, as it locates its digital business support to the province.

Bank votes for £25bn boost and rate freeze

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:55:59 GMT

Rate-setters will pump an extra £25bn into the economy in a further sign that fears remain over the UK's recovery from the recession.

Outstanding winners out in force at awards dinner

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:24:46 GMT

The widow of a policeman murdered by dissidents, a “mum in a million” and a sign-language teacher with 20 years experience were among the inspirational women honoured at a major Belfast Telegraph gala dinner.

Outstanding winners out in force at awards dinner

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:24:46 GMT

BT Women of the Year - in pictures and video

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:21:38 GMT

Eight months ago, for all the right reasons, hardly anyone knew who Kate Carroll was. And she loved that.

Two new hotels open in Belfast

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:44:38 GMT

Belfast's growing reputation as a must-see tourist destination was further reinforced today with the opening of two new hotels.

Ulster Bank employees begin legal action

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:43:06 GMT

The union representing staff at Ulster Bank has lodged papers with the High Court in Belfast to begin legal action against the company in a dispute over the wages of its employees.

Calls for Sugar’s resignation after ‘Disney World’ remarks

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:40:27 GMT

A body which represents small businesses called for the resignation of enterprise tsar Sir Alan Sugar, following controversial remarks about small businesses.

Ireland's biggest restaurant opens in Belfast

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:02:16 GMT

Owner Nigel Rahman (pictured right) from the Bengal Brasserie in Belfast celebrating the opening of Ireland's largest restaurant on Belfast's Lisburn Road with dancer Laxshmi Kashyap.

Bob Geldof wants new TV service to include Ulster

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:49:59 GMT

Sir Bob Geldof has again called for Northern Ireland to be included in a pilot for a new news and current affairs service which is being set up in the rest of the UK.

Strangford wave turbine exceeding expectations

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The marine turbine installed at the mouth of Strangford Lough last year is generating more power than expected, such is the force of the current.

Only one in 20 would opt for a retail bank

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Supermarkets face a battle to win financial customers, with only one in 20 people saying they would opt for the retail giants over a traditional bank, new research has shown.

GM plans to keep European business

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

A DRAMATIC decision by US car giant General Motors not to sell its European business has been welcomed in Britain.

Glen Electric announces the loss of up to 40 jobs

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Heater manufacturer Glen Electric is to make 40 workers at its Newry factory redundant as a result of increased competition and the recession.

Call for crisis fund to help Polish community seeking jobs

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:46:43 GMT

A crisis fund should be set up to help members of the Polish community who are three times more likely to be unemployed than the average worker, campaigners today urged.

Executive’s buck-passing must stop, says CBI chief

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:11:01 GMT

Passing the buck for delays to key projects has become too easy for members of the Northern Ireland Executive, a business leader has warned.

Fujitsu staff back strike over jobs and pensions

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:00:39 GMT

Workers at Japanese giant Fujitsu have voted to take industrial action in a row over jobs, pay and pensions.

Mandelson seeks talks on Vauxhall sale U-turn

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:56:05 GMT

The Government was seeking urgent talks with General Motors today after the car giant's dramatic decision to scrap plans to sell Vauxhall, a move welcomed by unions.

Ulster Carpets expands presence in Middle East

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:21:35 GMT

Ulster Carpets is expanding into the Middle East in an effort to tap into the new market for the company.