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PROPERTY PULSE: Housing market booming following restart, yet long-term caution urged

The immediate prospects for the local property market post-lockdown appear positive, but long-term uncertainty remains over stricter lending criteria and the prospects for a wider economic recovery.

Getting back to work with financial support package

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Local trader predicts firms excluded from rates relief package will go to the wall

A Belfast business owner says small companies not eligible for government support during the Covid-19 pandemic are facing collapse.

Belfast Tech company steps up to back frontline health workers: JustGiving appeal raises £20,000+ in just 24 hours

A TOP Belfast financial technology firm is going the extra mile to help hard-pressed frontline health workers battling the Covid-19 crisis with practical supplies and an online appeal.

PODCAST with Matthew Thompson

With over 600 events every year including live music, discos, art exhibits, comedy sketches, open mic storytelling nights and much much more, The Black Box is without a doubt the creative heartbeat of our city.

Police appealing for information following criminal damage to West Belfast charity vans

THE manager of a West Belfast charity has described as “scumbags” the thugs who smashed the windows of three of its buses and a van in an attack on Sunday afternoon.

Belfast’s Got Talent: 40 Under 40 2012

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Hopes high that Halloween fun will be a boost for local business

All kinds of scary spirits, wicked witches and ghostly ghouls will be making themselves known in Belfast as the Halloween season gets under way and promises to be as fang-tastic as ever. It’s hoped the events will provide a timely and welcome boost for business at a difficult time.

Invest NI is set to up business support

Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster, has set out increased support which Invest NI is making available to businesses to help them cope with the impact of the economic downturn.

Grimley’s puts energies to the best use possible

THINKING about buying a new appliance? Want to save money on your electric bill? Confused about A, A+ or A++ ratings? Then come a speak to specially trained advisors in Noel Grimley Electrics Ltd.

Long-haul duty cut gets warm welcome

The decision to cut air passenger duty for long-haul flights from Belfast to the US has been welcomed by politicians and business leaders.Air passenger duty (APD) currently adds £60 to an economy fare and £120 to a business ticket. Under new proposals the direct long-haul rate of APD will fall to the lower short-haul rate of £12 per passenger in economy and £24 for business and first class passengers.

Funding downturn presents challenges

Recent research carried out by Belfast-based business development agency Ortus on behalf of Charity Bank has identified a need for third sector organisations to reposition themselves for sustainable investment in light of the sudden collapse in previously assured funding streams.

£80m fund

Sinn Féin MLA Jennifer Mc Cann has welcomed the launch of the consultation on the Social Investment Fund which took place at the Long Gallery last Tuesday.

Security alerts are damaging business says SDLP

SDLP South Belfast MP Dr Alasdair McDonnell has condemned those responsible for a security alert after a viable device was left in Bradbury Place on Friday night.

Award makes Impact

At this year's seventh annual Belfast Business Top 50 Awards a new IMPACT Award will be unveiled, sponsored by the Belfast group of local enterprise agencies, North City Business Centre, Ormeau Business Park, East Belfast Enterprise, Ortus, Work West and Townsend Enterprise.

Rossa and Johnnies set to clash in Championship opener

Past rivals set for a first senior showdown

Bredagh set to begin senior series

Glenavy GAC dismiss Covid rumours

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You definitely can’t take Belfast out of the man

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