Uncertainty

Alan Lowry, FSB`s NI policy chair

Business faces 'perfect storm' of global and domestic uncertainty

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TPP share Buffett’s view on the long-term value of equities

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Trans rights activists describe medical interventions - such as hormone drugs for children and young people - as "gender affirming care". Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Uncertainty over whether NI will follow latest trans drug ban

This culture of delayed settlements creates a domino effect.

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Ross Boyd, founder and director of chartered accountancy RBCA.

New Year, new business optimism. Entrepreneurs advised to take control of tax an...

A public meeting will be held to discuss the "dangerous and deteriorating condition of the access roads" at a Coleraine retail park.

Public meeting to discuss retail park potholes

Children from a Busy Bees nursery expanding their curiosity as the UK's leading childcare provider reveals the top 40 most asked questions from pre-schoolers

40 curious questions toddlers ask their parents every day

NICS boss Jayne Brady.

Unclear if civil service chief will attend Belfast Pride protest

Inflation

Four reasons why UK shouldn't be lured into a false sense of security by falling...

SME's are being made to reconsider their future

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JD Wetherspoons

Business News in two minutes: JD Wetherspoon sales set to soar

55 per cent had moments where they questioned their future in education

Students' biggest concerns - including exam stress and money

The government says all business to business parcels will require information to be submitted onto the Customs Declaration Service - information which may be submitted by carriers. Photo: Chris Radburn/PA Wire

Uncertainty over whether new sea border parcels rules will be further delayed

A fallen tree partially blocks Moat Street in Donaghadee in the aftermath of Storm Eowyn. Photo: Rebecca Black/PA Wire

More than 30 schools still closed in Storm Eowyn aftermath

Half of Brits are optimistic that 2025 is the year they will finally be able to get their finances back on track.

New Year - new debt?
Half of Brits (53%) are optimistic that 2025 is the year they will finally be able to get their finances back on track.
Oliver Lewis

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New data reveals 1 in 3 care seekers in Northern Ireland unsure who will pay for...

'Lifestyle inflation' is to blame, according to 4,000 adults

Fewer than one in 10 millennials have hit their financial goals

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson pictured at the count centre in Meadowbank Sports Arena, Magherafelt, as he held his Lagan Valley seat in the 2019 general election

Uncertainty over whether Donaldson will continue in role as MP

The DUP's sports minister Gordon Lyons has met with counterparts from across the United Kingdom

UK sports minister to meet Executive

Stormont passed climate legislation in 2022 - but now questions have arisen about whether the huge costs have been factored in to the Executive's spending plans.

Executive facing £2.3bn Climate Change Act cost

Top 5 misconceptions around electric vehicles revealed - and debunked

High Street Giant Wilko

Wilko rescue deal from HMV owner under threat

The stress caused by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis is leading to negative mental health outcomes for many across Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. Here are some things you can do to make daily life easier

Cost-of-living crisis producing negative mental health outcomes

Sports Broadcaster Gary Lineker has been stood down by the BBC over tweets he had posted that bosses said breached impartiality guidelines.

BBC needs to get a 'grip' on Gary Lineker row

Risk of snowfall across UK as cold snap continues - see WXCharts weather map for likelihood of snow near you

Risk of snowfall across UK as cold snap continues - see weather map

Doomsday Clock: What is it, how close is it to midnight, and what time are scientists due to set it in 2023? (Photo: EVA HAMBACH/AFP via Getty Images)

Doomsday Clock 2023: What is it, current time & new announcement
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists have reconvened to change the Doomsday clock for 2023
Will Millar

Delay on paying out £400 inexcusable

Energy payment failure ‘inexcusable’

UK designer Daniel Lee succeeds Riccardo Tisci at Burberry - who is he, why has CFO Julie Brown stepped down?

Burberry announces Daniel Lee will succeed Riccardo Tisci as CCO

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons

Lyons pledge on ‘certainty’ over Invest NI funds

Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann, in the Great Hall of Parliament Buildings at Stormont

Still no clarity on coronavirus rule changes

In this Downing Street handout photograph dated 19/6/2020 Boris Johnson holds up a birthday cake - baked for him by school staff - during a visit to Bovingdon Primary Academy. The Prime Minister is facing fresh allegations of breaking coronavirus rules after it emerged that a gathering to wish him a happy birthday was held inside No 10 during the first lockdown.

Johnson still braced for Gray report as police get involved

Hannah Bernard, head of business banking at Barclays

Six in 10 Northern Ireland businesses are owed money from late payments, fuellin...

Michael Dunlop (Tyco BMW), Derek McGee (Doyne Kawasaki) and Derek Sheils (Burrows Engineering/RK Racing Suzuki) at the Armoy Road Races in 2019.

Road racing dates for 2021: What’s on, what’s not?

First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill pictured at a press conference in Dungannon yesterday.

Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Parents still in the dark: Uncertainty for pupils and schools goes on

Glenn Irwin had hoped to make his Isle of Man TT debut this year after signing for the Honda Racing team.

Glenn Irwin pragmatic over 2021 Isle of Man TT cancellation as Ulster rider's bi...

John Francis Carty Bar owner The Maypole Bar

Extra help for businesses being discussed today at Stormont - as owners say new ...

Education Minister Peter Weir said there was no extra money in the education budget to help schools reopen

Call for more ‘clarity’ on reopening of schools next month

Valley Leisure Centre.

Uncertainty over funding for Antrim and Newtownabbey disability access projects

File photo dated 12/3/2019 of Union and EU flags flying outside the Palace of Westminster, London

Brexit transition uncertainty ‘poses threat to stability in Northern Ireland’

Online services including webinars and seminars

Council continues to provide online support to businesses

Janice Gault, ceo, Northern Ireland Hotels Federation

May Day distress call from NI hotels facing ‘anxiety and uncertainty’

Here’s how to explain coronavirus to children - without scaring them

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Tourism NI chief executive John McGrillen gave evidence to a Stormont committee

Brexit: Border uncertainty hits number of European tourists to NI

Dr Jim McIlroy, (left) head of operations at Millicent Pharma; Kevin Holland, the new CEO of Invest NI and Ken Nelson, CEO of LEDCOM

Brexit blamed for sharpest orders drop in seven years

Conor Lambe, Chief Economist, Danske Bank

Political uncertainty continues to weigh on consumer confidence levels

Oliver Hughes from First Trust Bank, Sarah Duignan from STR; Compere Mark Simpson, Michael Williamson from ASM

Hotel investment now a £1bn business

Raymond McCord attends Belfast High Court

NI High Court Brexit challenge to be fast-tracked

HSBC to axe nearly 5,000 jobs - here’s what it means for customers

Only 27% think Boris Johnson will be a successful Prime Minister

The Great British Brexit experiment carries on but for how much longer and at what cost?

Whether we go or not, the game’s up and our position lost

The firm says Brexit has so far cost way beyond the savings that were promised

UK ‘£66bn poorer because of Brexit’

A view of Glandore's office space at Arthur House, Belfast

UK firms setting up in Belfast and Dublin to ‘Brexit proof’ their business

The front page of the third surviving Belfast News Letter, dated December 12 1738 (December 23 modern calendar)

Reported This Week 280 Years Ago (Dec 23 1738): Trieste port sale bid; Count Mun...

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