Diane Dodds said fresh, draconian measures would compound the challenges facing firms, costing jobs and impacting families.

Dodds: NI economy 'cannot afford another lockdown'

The Irish Government has announced plans to tighten its coronavirus restrictions in Dublin.

Coronavirus restrictions tightened in Dublin

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Local artists, including Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody, are backing a campaign by the live events industry in NI calling for support to prevent its collapse.

NI live events industry calls for support to ward off collapse

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Co Down farm-based company Clandeboye Estate is to invest more than £2m in expanding its yoghurt business to allow for a four-fold increase in production.

Co Down company to invest £2m in yoghurt production expansion

Danske Bank has announced that it will be closing four of its branches later this year – in Ballycastle, Comber, Kilrea and Strabane. 

Danske Bank set to close four NI branches

Measures limiting social interaction between households amid soaring Covid-19 infection rates in areas like Belfast and Ballymena were announced on Thursday.

Businesses 'frustrated' over Northern Ireland's localised Covid-19 restrictions

A paving manufacturing company in Mid Ulster has announced the creation of 95 jobs.

Tobermore Concrete creates 95 jobs

Economy Minister Diane Dodds announced on Wednesday that the company is also set to invest £30million in ambitious plans to rapidly grow its business over the next four years.

Economy Minister announces 95 new jobs at Mid Ulster paving manufacturer

In a statement, the company says that due to the impact of the pandemic, a thorough review of the Company’s business prospects was required.

Ulster Carpets announce up to 70 jobs are at risk

Belfast City Council has approved plans to develop a state-of-the-art aquarium in Titanic Quarter, Belfast. 

Planning approval granted for £12m aquarium in Belfast

US tech firm PEAK6 is creating 160 jobs in Northern Ireland over the next four years as the company establishes a centre of excellence in Belfast.

160 jobs announced as US tech firm establishes Belfast office

Nine licensed premises in Northern Ireland have been issued with prohibition notices by police for breaches of coronavirus regulations.

Nine prohibition notices for Covid-19 breaches at licensed premises

A body representing hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland says the Executive's decision not to reopen pubs on 1 September as indicated is 'catastrophic news' for publicans.

Further delay to pubs reopening 'catastrophic news'

Aerospace company Bombardier has confirmed that more core employee jobs are at risk of redundancy in Northern Ireland.

Bombardier confirms more jobs at risk in NI

People can face fines for not wearing a face covering in shops and other enclosed settings in Northern Ireland unless the individual is unable to. The ruling was brought forward 10 days after it was revealed the R number could be as high 1.8.

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