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

The SDLP has launched its four principles for rebuilding Derry’s economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

Under outdated freehold system, absentee landowners continue to levy annual rent sums from Derry property owners, says Sinéad McLaughlin MLA

Council appoints top management consultancy Full Circle to help local businesses in £820,000 programme to increase innovation and exports

Claims scheme for 'Eat Out to Help Out' now open for restaurants to claim back discounts - payments follow in 5 working days

Businesses warned of a large number of fake Bank of England £20 notes in circulation in Derry and urged to check notes at point of sale

Fears for jobs at Giant's Causeway and Carrick-a-rede as National Trust announce 1,200 UK redundancies, says SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter

Almost £1m in funding will enable city centre upgrades such as street furniture and facade improvements

Two men (one in 70s one in 30s) in red Picasso made purchases with counterfeit Euro notes at two stores in Culmore on Sunday evening

Funds will aid measures to keep shoppers safe e.g. shop frontage/awnings/canopies; outdoor furniture; heaters; queueing systems; PA/Tannoys

Taxi drivers should be able to test vehicles locally, not drive to Belfast, and policy on fines should be relaxed, says Martina Anderson MLA