Business

Belfast’s night-time economy is set to receive a significant boost as the city’s three Business Improvement Districts (BID) begin the search for Belfast’s Night Czar. The appointed Czar – funded by Linen Quarter BID, Belfast One and Destination CQ – […]

Leading convenience retail group Musgrave Northern Ireland has today announced a £14 million investment in local produce with the launch of a new own-label range, which has been developed especially for SuperValu, Centra and Mace. Good Food Locally Sourced comprises

Belfast Region City Deal and Innovate UK have announced a £37.6m investment in the UK Digital Twin Centre, a centre of excellence that will revolutionise how industries develop products, services and systems across the UK. Led by Digital Catapult, the

East Belfast Enterprise has welcomed two new board members, Beverley Brown and Gareth Robinson. Beverley and Gareth bring a wealth of local East Belfast knowledge to the board and a passion for the growth and development of the social enterprise

Propertynews.com, the locally-owned property portal, has signed up over 40 new estate agents to list their properties on its site since the beginning of this year, it reveals today. This continues very strong growth since its new owners acquired it

The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF) is proud to celebrate its 25th anniversary. As part of these celebrations, the NIHF is recognising outstanding individuals who serve as ambassadors in the hotel profession. This year’s Hotel Hero Awards showcase the diverse

Open College Network (OCN NI) has announced details of the signing of a Memorandum of Understand (MoU) with The Open University in Ireland (OU in Ireland). The MoU aims to establish a partnership between OCN NI and OU in Ireland to

Hastings Hotels has partnered with SD Bell & Co in East Belfast to create a specially roasted 100% Arabica blend for the group’s six luxurious properties. The launch of the brew comes as Hastings Hotels confirmed a new supply agreement with

The owners of an upland farm in County Antrim have purchased additional land and invested significantly in diversification and automation with the support of Ulster Bank to help secure the future of the family’s third generation of farmer. Timmy and

AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast celebrated its sixth birthday by reopening its stunning outdoor dining area, The Terrace, allowing guests to experience its beautiful waterfront location while enjoying a new tapas-inspired menu. Among the rejuvenated menu of dishes are Padrón

Prominent car dealership Agnew has announced the extension of its partnership with mental health charity MindWise for an additional two years, solidifying its commitment to supporting the Beyond Bricks programme — an initiative that reaches out to the younger generation.

Northern Ireland’s only premier designer outlet, The Boulevard is now officially home to the Northern Ireland’s first ever Clintons outlet store as it opened its doors to customers on Saturday 20 April 2024. The 1,054sq ft store, which was originally

Leading leisure Jet2.com has been named Best Airline at the prestigious Routes Europe 2024 Awards. The awards, regarded as one of the key accolades in European aviation, took place on April 23rd at Routes Europe 2024 at Aarhus in Denmark. The awards bring together key figures

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

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

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

Last month, in a landmark event symbolising the restoration of devolution in Northern Ireland,  Harland & Wolff was pleased to welcome the largest cross-party delegation of Westminster  politicians in the country’s history.  The delegation, comprising members from all political spectrums,

The Royal Television Society in Northern Ireland (RTS NI) in partnership with BBC Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Screen and Channel 4 has today (22 April) launched its 2024 Awards for the local creative industries with seven exciting new award categories

The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF) is partnering with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to launch a ‘Choice for Children’ initiative that highlights the importance of food choices for children. In March 2024, the FSA along with local councils published

TITANIC Belfast has been certified as a Great Place to Work following an independent employee survey as the world-leading visitor attraction announces that it has welcomed its eight millionth visitor. The certification, which is backed by validated and anonymous feedback

Ballymena based soft drinks manufacturer, Norbev has increased its turnover by over 50 per cent following an investment of almost £300,000 in the upskilling of its staff. Founded in 1919, Norbev manufacturers beverages and soft drinks for customers including Aldi,