NI economy5 days ago$19bn order boosts Belfast Airbus factoryMalaysian airline Air Asia places an order for 120 Airbus A220s, the wings of which are made in Belfast.5 days ago7 days agoEconomy 'to grow by under 1%' this yearThe outlook is in line with those from other forecasters, such as Ulster University, who expect growth of less than 1% this year.7 days ago1 May 2026Stormont officials told how to spend without a budgetThe executive has failed to reach final agreement on the draft budget which was published in January.1 May 202630 Apr 2026Heating oil prices rose by 92% in MarchData suggests prices peaked on 8 April when 500 litres cost an average of £627.30 Apr 202629 Apr 2026Why does one part of the UK still not have smart meters?Smart meters are widely used in the rest of the UK and in Ireland, providing real-time information to energy suppliers.29 Apr 202629 Apr 2026Affordable childcare vital for workforce participation, MLAs toldThe Northern Ireland Executive plans to subsidise more than half of all childcare costs for working families by April 2032.29 Apr 202628 Apr 2026NI's population is ageing rapidly - this is what it means for societyThe new projections from the Nisra suggest the population will start falling in 2031 due to a low birth rate.28 Apr 202623 Apr 2026Deal moves software firm closer to $1bn 'unicorn' statusThe deal takes the Belfast software firm close to $1bn valuation23 Apr 202622 Apr 2026DUP hit out at 'puerile' Sinn Féin over defence sector dealNo one from Sinn Féin attended the launch of the £50m Northern Ireland Defence Growth Deal22 Apr 2026...
