Homeworkers need to vigilant on Black Friday
Shopping in the lead up to Christmas this year is going to be very different to any we have experienced before. As a result of the ongoing restrictions and social
November 19, 2020
Opinions & Commentaries
Ulster University research suggests housing market rebound after lockdown
The latest Quarterly House Price Index report from Ulster University indicates a resilient residential property market with an increase in demand after the initial lockdown period. The University research, which
November 19, 2020
Opinions & Commentaries
Is the UK one of the world’s laziest countries?
The top five laziest countries are Portugal (230 lazy points), Luxembourg (220 lazy points), Belgium (190 lazy points), Turkey (170 lazy points) and Italy (140 points). If you enjoy taking
November 18, 2020
Opinions & Commentaries
What does safe look like, asks Hospitality Ulster
Hospitality Ulster is calling on the Health Minister to urgently outline what the safe reopening of the hospitality industry looks like and to end unnecessary speculation around potential additional restrictions.
November 18, 2020
Stop speculation on extending lockdown, says Belfast Chamber
Belfast Chamber has urged Ministers to stop speculating about extending or additional lockdown restrictions as it is doing damage to businesses and causing unnecessary stress for owners and their staff.
November 16, 2020
Opinions & Commentaries
Time for Irish Finance Minister to address cross-border workers tax liability
The Chief Executive of the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce Paul Clancy, has said that the time is now right to start preparing and planning for the post-pandemic lockdown for the
November 16, 2020
Opinions & Commentaries
RICS and Ulster Bank Residential Market Survey, October 2020
Demand remained strong in Northern Ireland’s housing market last month, according to the October 2020 RICS and Ulster Bank Northern Ireland Residential Market Survey. However, key indicators began to ease
November 12, 2020
Opinions & Commentaries
Output stagnates as new orders continue to fall
Today sees the release of October data from the Ulster Bank Northern Ireland PMI®. The latest report – produced for Ulster Bank by IHS Markit – signalled a stagnation of
November 9, 2020
RICS & Tughans NI Construction & Infrastructure Market Survey, Q3, 2020
Northern Ireland construction activity has fallen for another quarter as the sector grapples with the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest RICS & Tughans Construction and
November 5, 2020
Levelling-up and carbon-zero remain key priorities
The CBI is urging the Government to act now and use this Spending Round to lay the groundwork for the UK’s long-term future. The Covid crisis makes it even more important that the Government takes key decisions and
November 5, 2020