Business

The NI commercial property market remained subdued overall through the first quarter of the year according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Commercial Property Monitor with challenges in the retail and office sector still apparent. However, the outlook for the industrial sector remains strong despite some easing back in current demand. Taking a look […]

More than 300 businesspeople have joined policymakers including Economy Minister Conor Murphy and the new Chief Executive of Invest NI, Kieran Donoghue for a collaborative conference designed to facilitate deeper co-operation between industry and policymakers. Hosted by Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) with the support of headline sponsor Ulster Bank and

Construction activity in Northern Ireland increased for the first time in two years, albeit at a modest rate, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) construction monitor for Q1 2024. A net balance of 4% of Northern Ireland respondents to the survey reported that overall construction workloads rose through the first quarter

Leading contractor Henry Brothers has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development. As one of only two Northern Irish businesses to have been recognised in the Sustainable Development category in 2024, Henry Brothers was praised for its exemplary approach which has resulted in significant benefits for the business, the environment, and

Leading IT asset disposition and lifecycle management (ITAD and ITALM) company Vyta has earned the highest business honour in the United Kingdom as one of four companies from Northern Ireland to win a King’s Award for Enterprise this year.  Vyta has been recognised for its excellence in sustainability as one of only two Northern Ireland

Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Áine Groogan said Belfast must “support inclusive growth and opportunities in businesses of the future”. She was speaking at the launch of the TechFoundHer AI Roadshow which will be taking place at The MAC, Cathedral Quarter, later this month. The women in tech organisation, set up by Co Down entrepreneur Mairin

Calor, a leading all-Ireland supplier and distributor of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has unveiled important research that offers insights into the energy landscape of the manufacturing and production sectors across Northern Ireland. The survey, conducted on behalf of Calor Ireland, by Censuswide, offers an understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by decision-makers here in transitioning