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Northern Ireland sees largest rise in disposable income across the UK
Real disposable income per person in Northern Ireland grew by 4.1% in 2024, the highest increase of any UK region. This growth was driven b…
Sixteen-year-old Ben O'Connor develops app to help farmers manage paperwork
After watching his family struggle with the rigid demands of dairy farming, 16-year-old Ben O'Connor from County Down has created an app to…
Elland-based retailer Time4Sleep transitions to employee ownership
The bed retailer has moved to an employee ownership trust, placing the future of the business in the hands of its 13 staff members. Employe…
UK exhibitions sector generated £11.7 billion for the economy in 2025
New research from the Events Industry Alliance shows that 1,154 exhibitions held across the UK last year supported 127,000 jobs and £11.7 b…
Northern Ireland farm profits exceed £1bn for the first time
Northern Ireland's farming industry saw profits rise by 36% in 2025, driven largely by record beef prices and strong performance in the dai…
Morrisons launches 1,000 apprenticeships to train new retail and craft specialists
Morrisons is introducing 1,000 new apprenticeships through its Fresh Start programme, offering training in retail leadership and traditiona…
Pocklington inventors to pitch water-saving device SealStop on Dragons' Den
Jason and Belle Richardson from Pocklington will appear on Dragons' Den to pitch their automatic shut-off valve, designed to reduce water w…
Film and TV productions contribute £166m to Glasgow's economy over five years
Glasgow has seen £166.1 million in direct local expenditure from film and television productions between 2021 and 2025. This revenue, gener…
Belfast shipyard to refurbish Samson and Goliath cranes ahead of Royal Navy contract
Harland and Wolff is investing £3m to overhaul its iconic Samson and Goliath cranes as part of a wider £100m upgrade. The work ensures the …
Lanarkshire AI Growth Zone secures £300 million investment and new Dell base
The Lanarkshire AI Growth Zone has secured a £300 million investment package, which includes the establishment of a new Dell Technologies b…
Wetherspoons bans music and phone calls on speakers across all 792 pubs
Wetherspoons has introduced a ban on playing music or taking calls on speakerphone across its 792 venues following customer feedback. The c…
DataVita secures £300m to build two AI data centres in North Lanarkshire
DataVita has secured a £300m debt facility to expand its existing site and construct a new data centre in North Lanarkshire. The project, b…