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Ballymena's CIGA Healthcare secures two contracts worth £1.4M

The deals have been signed with Walmart Marketplace and Austria DM

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Meet the Bangor man making a mark in body armour industry

An ambition to create sustainable, flexible and fully recyclable PPE has resulted in a line of revolutionary protective gear

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Free AI programme launched to unlock opportunity for small businesses

The research, run by Small Business Britain in partnership with BT Group, found a trend of eagerness to be at the forefront of AI adoption and innovation

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Northern Ireland's largest £9m Lidl store set to open later this month

Developed to meet increasing customer demand, the £9m investment will see eight new jobs added

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Canyon Europe invests £3M in new production line at Mallusk plant

The expansion will also create 13 new jobs

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Mackle Food Company eyes overseas markets with creation of 32 jobs

The expansion is part of a £6.3 million investment in artificial technology and robotics

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Nearly half of Northern Ireland's SMEs stick with the same electricity provider, study shows

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The survey of local SMEs found some of the main barriers to changing providers included the perceived time (42%) and effort (46%) involved, and the potential fees and penalties (40%).

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Homebase to close four more high street stores across Northern Ireland this month

The high street DIY and homeware chain confirmed that all affected workers have - and will be - given at least two weeks' notice of their effective date of redundancy

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Wrightbus to hire a further 60 apprentices at Ballymena base

The firm said the additional headcount will help service growing demand for its zero emission buses and lorries

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Newry engineering firm invests £5M to grow export base

Pure Engineering is building a new manufacturing base and incorporating automation technology

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US fintech firm SpiderRock creates 20 jobs at new Belfast base

The tech roles will command salaries of £55,000 a year

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Lack of supply sees house prices push higher again - PropertyPal

Average house prices in Northern Ireland now stand at £221,000

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Businesses confident about prospects in 2025

The majority of business owners and directors are optimistic about their business succeeding in 2025

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Economic activity slows but hiring spree continues - Ulster Bank PMI

Northern Ireland was the only region of the UK to see employment growth in December

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Maxol boss named chair of business organisation CBI NI

Brian Donaldson takes over from Richard Gillan

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Popular NI family garden centre Hillmount to open fifth location creating 10 jobs

It will join four other garden centres which are already owned and operated by the Mercer family

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EY announces plans to open second NI location in Derry's Ebrington Plaza

Derry will be the seventh EY location on the island of Ireland in response to growing client demand

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Northern Ireland house prices rise fastest of all UK regions in 2024 - Nationwide

Average house price now stands at £197,696

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NI jobs available to apply for today - from quantity surveyor to talent partner

There are lots of jobs available in Northern Ireland

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Belfast tech firm Instil to create 16 jobs in wake of acquisition

Instil bought Vertical Structure in October

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KPMG scholarship offers financial and mentor support to QUB business students

Selected students will get £3,000 a year and two paid summer internships

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House prices edge higher as tight supply picture continues to dominate

Agents were optimistic about further price rises in the coming months

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NI jobs available to apply for today - from RASP support worker to procurement director

There are lots of jobs available in Northern Ireland

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SHS acquires Shandy Shack in move into mid-strength beer market

Shandy Shack was founded in 2018 as a festival pop-up

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Business news Coca-Cola opens door to future leaders with new graduate programme The two-year programme offers ambitious graduates the opportunity to kickstart their careers within one of the world’s leading beverage companies.

Forum examines what the future of luxury NI hospitality looks like

Belfast Food and Drink Scene

Industry leaders and students gather in Belfast to address how the sector can meet rising expectations of the luxury traveller

Evri creates 650 new jobs with opening of Belfast depot

A further 515 temporary Christmas roles are needed to support the peak period.

Invest NI programme creates 160 jobs from Newry to Newtownards

The jobs will be created across 50 companies after taking part in its Ambition to grow programme

Conveyor manufacturer Smiley Monroe opens depot in England

Conveyor manufacturer Smiley Monroe opens depot in England

Real Life Grieving family raise thousands in memory of four-year-old son who died in tragic holiday accident Edward Massey passed away hours after arriving for a holiday on the Spanish island of Tenerife

Outrage as guests arrive at North Coast hotel for bookings only to find it closed

A number of people had to find elsewhere to stay after expecting to stay the night at Me & Mrs Jones hotel in Portstewart

Glengormley family-run chippy on 28 years of creating a 'home from home'

The popular spot has changed over the years, but has always kept its rustic charm

Six cases heard before NI courts this week

Two Belfast men who stole a scooter from a doctor in an early morning hijacking were handed 30-month sentences

Investigation after dual language sign cut with angle grinder in East Belfast

The sign at Shandon Park was removed on Saturday evening

Crime Investigation after multiple cars damaged with 'Halloween hair-dye' in Dundonald The incident took place some time between Friday evening and Saturday morning

Northern Ireland can follow Slovakia's lead says Bailey Peacock-Farrell

Northern Ireland football team

Northern Ireland goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell eyeing a big night against Germany at Windsor Park

Shea Charles relishing 'one of the biggest nights' of his Northern Ireland career

Northern Ireland football team

The Southampton midfielder can't wait to get another crack at Germany

43-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder after two children found dead at home

Police were called to a home in Stafford at around 7.30am on Sunday morning by the West Midlands Ambulance Service. Two children were sadly pronounced dead at the scene

Man to appear in court charged with sexual communication with a child

It comes after a man was arrested in Strabane on Saturday, October 11