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Danske Bank has lowered its economic growth forecast for Northern Ireland in 2025, citing inflation, higher business taxes, and global factors as key concerns. Pictured is Conor Lambe, chief economist at Danske Bank

Danske Bank cuts NI growth forecast for 2025, citing economic challenges

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How bundling energy, broadband and insurance can stabilise your bills

Keeping the books up to date is a task every business owner needs to master

High-tech accounting software now just £1 per month thanks to a deal

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7 of the best money decluttering tips for a financial spring clean

The latest Northern Ireland Quarterly House Price Index Report (NIQHPIR) highlights that, after successive increases over the course of 2024, the average NI house price went down to £214,478 – representing a 3.4% decrease from Q3 2024 but still 2.9% higher than Q4 2023

Northern Ireland house prices drop after three previous quarters of growth

(L-R) NFU Cymru president Aled Jones, MP Jim Shannon (DUP), UFU president William Irvine and UFU parliamentary officer Alexander Kinnear. (Photo: UFU Facebook page)

UFU representatives attend fresh protest in London over 'unfair tax'

More people want to go on walks this year

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The best places to buy beautiful Valentine’s Day flowers online for under £40 (Photo: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Best places to buy Valentine’s Day Flowers for under £40

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All of the shops and retailers warning of coming April price hikes

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Demand to cut VAT for Northern Irish businesses as RoI rate falls

Tesco was among the strongest performers over the Christmas

Revealed: Who were the kings of the high street at Christmas?

A new survey from the Construction Employers Federation (CEF) has highlighted the urgent need for Northern Ireland's political leaders to agree on the 2025/26 Budget to boost the struggling construction sector

Downturn in fortunes of NI's construction must be alleviated by NI Executive

A third of adults who fork out for Christmas will have completely lost track of their spending in the past month.

Half of Brits skip Christmas budgeting

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Popular UK shoe and footwear retailer closes stores amid rising costs

Research of 2,000 adults who celebrate the festivities found crowded stores, long queues and trying to find the ‘perfect’ gift are the most stressful things about Christmas

Six in 10 adults feel most stressed during the Christmas season

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To help non-skiers take their first steps to booking a sky holiday abroad, international money app Wise has enlisted the help of iconic Olympian Eddie the Eagle

6 in 10 adults would love to go skiing - but don't know where to start

Nearly half of all farms in Northern Ireland, accounting for 80% of farmed land, could be significantly impacted by changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) reliefs, according to new analysis from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)

Half of NI's farms could be impacted by Inheritance Tax Changes, warns DAERA

Tractors parked on Whitehall during a protest by farmers in Westminster, London, over the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules in the recent budget with introduce new taxes on farms worth more than £1 million. Picture date: Wednesday December 11, 2024.

Stormont: Labour tax will hit half NI farms

25 per cent of families find the traditional process time-consuming and overwhelming

Ad Feature Families prefer online shopping for their cars than in-person

Raymond Tiffney, Robbie Barr and Sean Muldoon pictured at the Muldoon offices in Belfast

NI accountancy firm unveils new brand to take it into its fourth decade

Online payment plans can be set up for tax bills up to £30,000

Festive finances: Spread the cost by using HMRC's Time to Pay

A study of 2,000 adults found 26 per cent of these have received financial help with presents

4 in 10 households have relied on generosity to get through Christmas

The Miofive S1 Ultra is cheaper than ever this Black Friday

Black Friday dash cam deals: Record low prices for this weekend only

Research of 500 SME owners and decision makers found half blame the new budget for their scaled back Christmas celebrations this year

UK SME owners blame government budget for scaled-down Christmas plans

Three in 10 indecisive Brits love and hate the concept of Secret Santa

Secret Santa makes over half of Brits feel 'anxious' - here's why

Farmers take part in a go-slow protest in Dover, Kent, to show their unhappiness at the Labour government.

Government urged to reveal impact of new inheritance tax on NI farms
Ministers have been urged to publish a Northern Ireland specific impact assessment of the Government's changes to inheritance tax.
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A general view of the Ulster Farmers' Union rally at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn, Co Antrim on Monday November 18. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

No government U-turn on farm inheritance tax, Andrew Muir tells MLAs

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt

Health service in NI Ireland currently operating at the limit

It will be more difficult for the Stormont powersharing Executive to balance its budget without using revenue-raising measures, Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has said

More difficult for Stormont to balance books without revenue-raising: Benn

FSB NI’s policy chair, Alan Lowry

View: The Road Not Taken...let's hope 2024 is a ‘sigh’ of satisfaction

Farmers protest outside the Northern Farming Conference in Hexham in Northumberland against the government's proposals to reform inheritance tax (IHT) rules. Picture date: Wednesday November 6, 2024. A similar protest takes place at Lisburn today.

Farmers rally today aims to bring 'tax anger' to Westminster tomorrow

Finance minister Caoimhe Archibald minister met with union representatives yesterday

Civil Service pay rise in excess of 3% does not appear affordable, says minister

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9 essential financial tasks to do before 2025 - from budgeting to tax

Grocery giant Sainsbury's has said costs will rise by £140 million due to the shock tax changes

Sainsbury’s chief issues inflation warning to shoppers

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey (C) attends the central bank's Monetary Policy Report press conference at the Bank of England on 7 November 2024 (Photo: Henry Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Bank of England cuts interest rates again - what it means for you

Amazon's Toy Train will be donating hundreds of toys to families in need across the UK in the lead-up to Christmas

Amazon reveals this year’s Top 10 Toys for Christmas

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn (right) signs the heads of terms agreement for the Mid South West growth deal as Stormont Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald looks on during an event at the Burnavon Arts and Cultural Centre in Cookstown, Co Tyrone. Pic: PA Wire

Hilary Benn hails 'great buzz' as Mid South West Growth Deal signed

Marks & Spencer boss Stuart Machin said the retailer will take a £60 million hit from an increase in taxes on employers

Fears of rising costs to consumers following the Budget

Total UK retail sales were up 0.6% year-on-year last month against a 2.6% increase last October

Pre-Budget uncertainty coupled with rising energy bills “spooked” consumers

Cat McCusker, President, NI Chamber

View: Tough budget for business..your voices will be heard!

Inheritance tax changes on farms will affect ‘generational renewal’ in the agriculture sector said Andrew Muir

'One-third of Northern Ireland farmers' affected by Budget tax changes

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street on Budget day

Owen Polley: Reeves splashed the cash but it’s very unlikely to end well

Northern Ireland Secretary visits Wrightbus on back of landmark £18.2 billion Budget boost to the region. Pictured is Wrightbus CEO Jean-Marc Gales with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP

NI Secretary visits Wrightbus on back of landmark £18.2bn Budget boost

Ryanair's chief executive Michael O'Leary

Ryanair flights to the axed as Michael O'Leary calls budget tax rise 'idiotic'

Education Minister Paul Givan has yet to comment on a Budget commitment for £700k of spending on integrated education.

Education Minister yet to comment on integrated education cash

PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has received support from unionist politicians over his attempts to secure more funding for the force, after receiving a rebuke from the Alliance-run department of justice. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

PSNI needs 'adequate and guaranteed' long term funding

Fuel duty will be frozen next year

The winners and losers from the Budget

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

Morning View

Editorial: Extra money for NI welcome, but Stormont must spend it wisely

Alcohol deaths in Scotland are the highest in the UK.

Lobby group says budget spells woe for pubs and hotels

The FSB say Stormont must pass on English rates benefits to local businesses. Caoimhe Archibald is NI's finance minister.

Budget: Stormont must pass on rates benefits to local businesses

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher met the Prime Minister Keir Starmer to press him on PSNI funding.

Budget: Doug Beattie says Chief Constable's lobbying of Prime Minister worked

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: key takeaways as Reeves unveils £40 billion tax rise

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out Labour's priorities in its first budget in 14 years.

Budget: City deals to go ahead - and an extra £1.5bn for the NI Executive

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