Business

Derry Bank of Ireland closure a 'hammer blow' - McLaughlin

Branch closures a 'hammer blow' to city centres, says Sinéad McLaughlin, following news that Strand Road and half of BoI branches will close

These are the full details of the new time-bound restrictions from Friday for four weeks

Diane Dodds' claim that Invest NI brought Seagate to Derry is false, says Sinéad McLaughlin MLA - Invest NI did not exist at the time

Small hospitality businesses to receive £800 for every 2 weeks they are closed, larger ones £1,200 for every 2 weeks, says Finance Minister

DUP MLA Gary Middleton says businesses support widening of Buncrana Rd but have fears for jobs due to interrupted access to their premises

Planning no longer needed for extensions to shops or upgrading mobile phone antennas - development rights for oil and gas exploration axed

Minister announces 3,000 online training places - emphasis on digital skills for those whose employment has been disrupted by the pandemic

Northern Ireland will participate in World Expo in Dubai, which was postponed and now takes place from October 2021-March 2022

Investment of £5m at Crescent Link will extend M&S Food Hall, bring in Food Warehouse by Iceland, and create 110 new jobs

Over £13m of grants may have gone to ineligible businesses, while other desperate businesses received nothing, says Sinéad McLaughlin MLA

Funding of £7m for social enterprises which are trading/offering goods and services to achieve social and/or environmental benefit