Business

Customers of app-based banking service Revolut were among those experiencing major disruption from a Google Cloud outage in England. Image: PA

Northern Ireland dodges worst of Google internet outage chaos

The Belfast expansion comes ahead of the launch of the second season of its Irish-language crime thriller Crá (Boglands), which premieres on TG4 and BBC iPlayer on November 3. Credit BBC

Crá producers expand in NI with new larger office and Limavady talent hunter

The UFU's dairy chair, Cyril Orr, says farming families are coming under increasing pressure.

Half of farmers say inheritance tax fears threaten long-term future of industry

Meaghan Lyons performing with Bleary and District Pipe Band, one of the Northern Ireland bands she has played with during her 30-year piping career

‘Pipe bands have been part of my life for 30 years’: NI woman lands top job

Portrush Coastal Zone welcomed a record-breaking number of visitors this year, officials said. Photo: Visit Northern Ireland

Record-breaking year for Portrush seaside attraction

Alan Lowry, chair FSB NI

‘We need responsible budgeting’: NI businesses warn against more tax hikes

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

7 side hustles to make extra money before Christmas

Lauren McGaughey, Openreach NI director

35,000 NI customers urged to check phone lines ahead of digital switchover

Caroline Keenan, head of tax at Sumer NI won the MENTupLEADup Excellence in Business Support accolade. She is pictured alongside Michelle Lestas, executive chair at MENTupLEADup and Peter Cardwell, Times Radio London

Belfast tax expert wins top accolade for supporting NI’s business community

Northern Ireland vehicle conversion firm TBC Conversions (TBC) has become a Ford Pro Certified Partner. Pictured is Gareth Pinkerton, engineering manager at TBC Conversions, Terence Donnelly, Group executive chairman at Donnelly Group and Donavon McKillen, managing director at TBC Conversions

NI vehicle conversion firm marks 20 years with new Ford partnership

Belfast XR Fest

Belfast XR Festival 2026 wants us to Escape the Internet

Stena Line fire drill at 12 Quays Birkenhead

Stena Line strengthens emergency preparedness through major exercise

Belfast’s GMcG Chartered Accountants has announced it has joined forces with TC Group, one of the UK’s fastest-growing accountancy and advisory firms

NI accountants 'first' to merge with one of UK’s fastest-growing firms

Castlerock artisan chocolatier Geri Martin features in a new documentary series from global technology giant Lenovo, which explores what happens when entrepreneurs look beyond borders for support

'So excited again': NI chocolatier backed by global giant after soaring costs

Construction Employers Federation (CEF) has partnered with the Institute of Directors (IoD) Northern Ireland to provide CEF members with opportunities to strengthen their leadership and management skills and support the continued development of their careers. Pictured is Mark Spence, chief executive of the CEF and John Hansen, chair of IoD Northern Ireland

New partnership aims to strengthen leadership across NI construction sector

Neville Bell, managing director of Solmatix, which has grown turnover by 91% to £12m since returning to independent ownership in 2023

How I grew a NI solar energy company by 91% to £12m turnover in just three years
Love Your Local: Neville Bell, managing director of Solmatix reflects on acquiring the renewable energy business in 2023, delivering 750 installations and creating 14 jobs as the company expands across the UK and Ireland
Claire Cartmill

Mary McKenna, chair and co-founder of AwakenAngels and AwakenHub is pictured in Luxembourg with Martin Skea, director General of EBAN, at the announcement of her appointment to the EBAN Board

NI entrepreneur makes European history and ranks among UK tech’s top women

M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

Joe O’Neill, chief executive of Belfast Harbour,named Business Leader of the Year at Belfast Chamber’s Belfast Business Awards

Belfast Harbour boss scoops top honour as city’s business stars shine at awards

Ballymena’s Wrightbus is celebrating a major milestone after its 500th electric bus entered service in Greater Manchester, underlining the manufacturer’s contribution to the UK’s transition to cleaner public transport. Pictured is Vernon Everitt, Greater Manchester’s Transport Commissioner, with some of the team at the recently electrified Oldham depot

Wrightbus lands latest milestone as 500th electric bus enters service

Adrian Pollock, operations director (Civils) at construction and civil engineering firm McLaughlin & Harvey, pictured receiving the Outstanding Contributor award at the 2026 Northern Ireland Construction Awards

'I’m honoured': Belfast construction director wins Outstanding Contributor award

Wind turbine. Picture: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Fresh wind farm plan reduces proposed number of turbines at east Antrim site

Clarke Nillar, founding managing director of Millar Moo with Tesco buying manager David Thompson and Andrea Millar, a director of Millar Moo

Dunmurry flavoured milk brand continues to “moove” with Tesco NI

A customer arrives to re-fuel his car at a petrol station as fuel prices dip slightly in NI (photo by Bryn Colton/Getty Images)

Petrol and diesel prices have dipped slightly in Northern Ireland

Lick Gelato in Newcastle is Northern Ireland’s tastiest food. Picture shows joint founder Simon Welby receiving his award in London

NI food producers scoop record haul of Great British Food Awards

Lakeland Dairies Bursary Recipient Sarah Jane Meredith with her parents Cecil and Gail, Craigavon, with Liz Shouldice, Chief People Officer and Pat Shiels, Chief Strategy & Member Officer, Lakeland Dairies. Sarah Jane is studying Veterinary Bioscience at Harper Adams University in Shropshire.

Craigavon student receives Lakeland Dairies bursary

The current Lidl store in Carrickfergus. Picture: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Permission granted for larger Lidl supermarket in Carrickfergus
Planning permission has been granted for a proposed new Lidl supermarket at Belfast Road, Carrickfergus.
Michelle Weir, Local Democracy Reporter

Northern Ireland health giant Randox has signed a major multi-year partnership with British technology firm Valarian to strengthen the security and control of sensitive healthcare data. Pictured is Joseph Clifford, chief technical officer of Randox

NI health giant strikes major deal with British tech firm in boost to healthcare

Coagh Pharmacy staff who are celebrating 30 years serving the local community.

In pictures: Coagh Pharmacy celebrates three decades serving community

The Zero Emissions Transport and Energy Cluster (ZETEC) will be led by Belfast-based Artemis Technologies and aims to connect electric vessels, high-power marine charging, autonomous transport and energy systems through secure digital twin technology

NI firm to lead £15m project with harbour as testbed for zero-emission transport

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is seeking tenders for refurbishment of Castleview Play Park, Whitehead. Picture: unsplash (stock image).

Tenders sought for refurbishment of Castleview Play Park in Whitehead

Co Tyrone manufacturer AG has strengthened its relationship with one of the UK and Ireland’s largest construction and civil engineering companies after securing a new strategic supply agreement naming it a preferred supplier until the end of 2028. Pictured is Rodney Davidson, sales director, Ireland, AG and Gordon Morrow, head of strategic supply agreements and procurement, Graham at their head office in Hillsborough

Co Tyrone manufacturer secures major deal with NI construction firm until 2028

Owner of Hunters Quest - Michaela with her husband Paul. Credit: Supplied

Hunters Quest is a new indoor play and learning centre in Magherafelt

Libertas Software Research, a Portadown-based software consultancy founded by Coleraine man Adrian Sweeney, has been shortlisted for Innovative Company of the Year at the 2026 AIB Business Eye Awards

'A real privilege': New NI software firm up for top business award

Rushmere Shopping Centre Post Office is to return to its former location next month, restoring a permanent service to Craigavon after uncertainty over its future earlier this year

'Delighted': NI shopping centre Post Office to return home with longer hours

Co. Antrim creative director Tim McAllister with Claire Bennett, founder and CEO of Bennett Agency

'A small team, but we’re mighty': NI duo win top Australian advertising award

Sarah Topley from Haldane Fisher Lisburn receiving her Rising Star award. Pic credit: John Ohle

Sarah is recognised as a rising star at Builders Merchant Excellence Awards

UK airline Jet2 soared high at the 34th annual Northern Ireland Travel & Tourism Awards, flying off with three awards at the prestigious ceremony in the Slieve Donard Hotel in Newcastle, County Down. Pictured is Best Tour Operator to Europe 2026 – Jet2holidays

'Delighted': UK airline soars high at the NI Travel & Tourism Awards

Safety campaigners Ciara Sands, Sinead Lunny, Monica Heaney, councillor Joy Ferguson and MLA Eoin Tennyson pushed for A1 road improvements at Stormont.

Campaigners shocked as still no green light for A1 road safety boost

How the new holiday park at Drumbeg could look. Pic credit: Bell Rolston

Public consultation into plans for a luxury holiday park at Drumbeg

Artist impression of proposed Houlton Street development

'Milestone': NI developer plans 746 homes in city centre regeneration scheme

Jumping for joy in the Fairhill Shopping Centre in 2009 were the cheerleaders of Newtownabbey All Stars, who put on a display as part of the centre's Summer Fun series. BT32 - 821H

Ballymena's Fairhill Shopping Centre through the years

A well-known businessman in the clothing trade, Jim McElroy served as a member of Banbridge District Council for 19 years, having previously served for six years in the old Urban Council.

King told ex-council chair that town would 'fall apart' without him

Pictured at the Foyle Food Group in Omagh at the announcement of a major £15million investment are Terry Acheson, CEO of Foyle Food Group, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Gráinne Moody, director of Food and Drink at Invest NI

One of the largest red meat processors in the UK announces £15m NI investment

Belfast

What 778 new homes could mean for Belfast's waterfront regeneration?

Profast Group Chief Executive Stephen Clarke along with Mark Sterritt, British Business Bank and Rhona Barbour, Whiterock.

Fund for NI is improving access to finance and supporting growth

Ballyowan House & Farm, situated on the highly regarded Drumbeg Road in Dunmurry, Co Down, extends to approximately 137.4 acres and comprises the historic Ballyowan House, a collection of residential properties, traditional farm buildings and extensive agricultural land

Historic NI estate comes to market for £4m after 90 years in same family

Private healthcare provider Duality Healthcare is investing £250,000 in a new clinic in Holywood, creating 10 jobs across clinical and support roles. Pictured is Duality Healthcare's COO Sarah Marks and Nicola Herron, CMO, at the Holywood clinic

Private healthcare provider to open sixth NI clinic in £250k investment

Andrew Webb, managing director, OCO Global

NI economic advisory firm expands into Mexico through strategic partnership

Residents of Belfast are the second worst in the UK for falling short of cash before payday, a new survey has shown. Photo: Alamy/PA.

Belfast payday crisis: City UK's second-worst for cash shortage before next wage

Stena Line has been awarded the accolade of Best Ferry Company at the 34th Northern Ireland Travel & Tourism Awards held at the Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle. Pictured is Stena Line’s travel commercial manager Orla Noonan picks up the award for Best Ferry Company at the 2026 NI Travel & Tourism Awards

Leading ferry company picks up prestigious NI travel award for the 33rd time

Dame Mary Perkins presenting store owner Brian O’Kane with the Dame Mary Perkins Medal for Outstanding Customer Care. Credit: Rob Lacey Photographer

Magherafelt Specsavers team wins prestigious customer care award

Donnelly Group, Northern Ireland’s largest privately owned vehicle retailer, is expanding its BYD network. Pictured is aerial view of the area where Donnelly Group’s new BYD showroom will be located in Enniskillen

'Build your dreams': NI vehicle retailer expand with new showroom

A CGI image of how part of the development will look. Image: Swinford (Sirocco) Litd & Broadway Malyan

New move on £400m Sirocco Works: Housing to be built first in 'welcome change'

Suzanne Wylie, chief executive, NI Chamber and Dr. Stuart Lutton, director, New Life Teeth

Belfast dental specialist becomes NI Chamber’s newest Patron

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