Those in the business community in Northern Ireland are now preparing to reopen after being shut since December 2020.

Businesses react to latest easing of coronavirus restrictions

£15 million of investment from the Department of the Economy was used in the 30,000sq ft facility.

42 new jobs announced at Hinch distillery near Ballynahinch

The retailer said it has been hit hard by the pandemic, which has kept many of its stores shut for key periods around Christmas and Easter. 

Thorntons to shut all 61 shops with more than 600 jobs at risk

The number of NI home sales rose for the eighth successive month in February according to the latest RICS and Ulster Bank NI Residential Market Survey.

NI sales activity rises as more homes come on the market

The British Government has defended its unilateral decision to continue Irish Sea border grace periods until October as the minimum step necessary.

UK confirms extension of grace period for parcels crossing Irish Sea

British ministers face a backlash from unionists who fear the Northern Ireland Protocol threatens the region’s place in the UK internal market.

Loyalists write to PM withdrawing support for Good Friday Agreement

Spokesman Daniel Ferrie said the UK had obligations to meet under the Northern Ireland Protocol, which governs trade from the rest of the UK.

Commission expects permanent NI border checks by middle of 2021

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A man wearing a protective facemask walks past a Bank of Ireland branch in Dublin.

The bank's Northern Ireland network will be reduced from 28 to 13 branches in response to "significant and accelerating changes in how customers are banking."

Bank of Ireland to close more than half of NI branches

NatWest said a review of its Irish bank found that it would not achieve an acceptable level of returns going forward.

Ulster Bank to begin phased withdrawal from Irish market

Retail bosses have warned of a "perfect storm" as new border regulations come into force in April with retailers still unable to serve customers in NI.

Retailers face 'perfect storm' as Northern Ireland delivery disruption continues

Crowds have been flocking to shops in Belfast before new Covid-19 restrictions come into force.

There are plans for a voucher scheme to boost spending on high streets in Northern Ireland, but what do we know about what it means for households?

Covid: What do we know about the voucher scheme for NI?

The poll found that 60% of those surveyed would like to see a complete ban on  gambling advertising in Northern Ireland.

Public want stricter laws over gambling according to survey

Unsuspecting targets have been swindled out of more than £80,000 in a spate of scams reported to police in Northern Ireland this week.

PSNI warn over scams after more than £80,000 lost in week

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.

Face coverings now mandatory for shoppers in NI

Health Minister Robin Swann has committed to a public consultation on the introduction of minimum pricing for alcohol in Northern Ireland.

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