Tag: Business
Black Friday Impact on the Environment: The Earth’s Corrosion
Black Friday is a big deal, but maybe it shouldn't be. Retailers often raise prices before the event only to slash them and make it seem like you're getting a great deal. It's all...
Fixed Price Energy Bills in Northern Ireland: Benefits and Drawbacks
High energy costs are a major concern for households in Northern Ireland, especially during the winter months when people need to keep their homes warm. The fluctuating nature of energy prices, which depend on...
Upcoming Lidl Store Openings for Christmas Shopping Season
New Lidl stores in West Belfast and Carryduff are set to open just in time for the Christmas shopping season. The Stewartstown Road store in West Belfast will reopen on December 5 after a...
Solving Belfast City Centre Congestion: DFI’s New Plan
The Department for Infrastructure in Belfast has announced a plan to address the traffic congestion issues in the city center. A strategic group has been formed to explore solutions and improve the flow of...
Inheritance Tax Threatens Family Farming Tradition
Planned changes to inheritance tax on family farms have caused an uproar in the farming community in Northern Ireland. Thousands of farmers and supporters gathered at the Eikon Exhibition Centre near Lisburn to protest...
Arrest Made in Belfast Shopping Centre Burglary Investigation
In the early hours of Sunday, November 17th, a burglary took place at Cityside Retail & Leisure Park in north Belfast. The incident involved multiple men, with a games console being stolen from a...
Revitalizing Belfast: Citywide Project to Transform Derelict Buildings
Belfast City Council's Vacant to Vibrant funding program has been a success in transforming 26 empty properties in the city center into thriving businesses and organizations. Thanks to an additional £500,000 in funding, the...
Maximizing Benefits: How NI Service Adds £60M to Residents’ Pockets
A service in Northern Ireland has helped residents access over £62 million in extra benefits this year, with pensioners receiving an average of £21 each. The Department for Communities' 'Make the Call' service works...
Belfast International Airport Faces Chaos Due to Staffing Issues: Long Delays Expected
Passengers at Belfast International Airport faced chaos on Saturday due to staffing issues, leading to long queues and significant delays. Reports indicate that only two out of six security lanes were open, causing stressed...
Northern Ireland Wedding Planning App Seeks 100 Engaged Couples
A new app in Northern Ireland called WEDPLNR is on the lookout for 100 engaged couples to test out their wedding planning technology. This app is designed to make wedding planning easier by using...
Fixing Belfast’s Traffic Nightmare: Insights from a Taxi Boss
One of Belfast's major taxi firms, Fonacab, has proposed opening up bus lanes to taxi drivers to help alleviate the city center's ongoing traffic congestion. Stephen Anton, the communications manager at Fonacab, emphasized the...