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Avon exits Republic of Ireland
10th Apr, 2013
Cosmetics business Avon has ceased trading in the Republic of Ireland in a move affecting ten jobs and 5,000 self-employed representatives. -
Retailers' concerns over Carrier Bag Levy
9th Apr, 2013
Retailers in Northern Ireland have "major concerns" about the implementation of the new Carrier Bag Levy, according to the organisation representing independent retailers. The... -
Game of Thrones to bring more economic gains
3rd Apr, 2013
The fourth series of Game of Thrones is set to be filmed in Northern Ireland, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have confirmed. So far the hit HBO fantasy series is estimated... -
200 jobs to be created by Waterford facility
3rd Apr, 2013
A new medical device manufacturing facility is to be established in Waterford and is set to create 200 new jobs. -
Software company to create new roles
3rd Apr, 2013
A Galway-based software company is to create 12 new jobs as part of a €575,000 investment. -
NI 'must remain united' to secure corporation tax devolution
3rd Apr, 2013
There is "still much to play for" for Northern Ireland to secure the devolution of corporation tax and the business community must remain united for the region to clinch this... -
Energy business to expand in Ireland
2nd Apr, 2013
Consultancy business Inspired Energy is looking to open an office in Ireland this year, its chief executive has told Insider. -
Revenue passes £50m at Bushmills
27th Mar, 2013
Turnover has increased to more than £50m at Northern Ireland whiskey company Bushmills, its latest accounts have revealed. The iconic brand was boosted by an increase... -
New speaker added to Business of Finance Conference
27th Mar, 2013
John Rice, the chief executive of Jam Media, has been revealed as a new speaker for Insider's Northern Ireland Business of Finance Conference. -
Disappointment over corporation tax decision delays
27th Mar, 2013
Business leaders in Northern Ireland have said they are disappointed the UK government has delayed a decision on the devolution of corporation tax until after the Scottish independence... -
Natural Power creates 20 jobs in Dublin
27th Mar, 2013
Natural Power has opened its first base in Ireland in a move that creates 20 jobs. -
Manufacturer clinches £10m Wickes contract
27th Mar, 2013
A manufacturer of MDF mouldings has secured a £10m contract with the UK DIY retailer Wickes. -
£400,000 US contact for Sepha
26th Mar, 2013
Engineering business Sepha has secured a contract in the US worth about £400,000 which is its largest ever single order to the country. -
Deal values up in February
26th Mar, 2013
Deal volume in the UK slowed in February but was up in the Republic of Ireland, the latest research from Experian has revealed. But deal values increased significantly in both... -
Zurich to establish Dublin IT hubs
26th Mar, 2013
Insurance business Zurich is to set up two IT hubs in Dublin and create more than 100 jobs in the city. -
Northern Ireland Dealmakers Awards shortlists revealed
20th Mar, 2013
The shortlists have been unveiled for Insider's Northern Ireland Dealmakers Awards 2013, with the region's top corporate finance professionals, funders and lawyers competing... -
Coffee company drinks to success
20th Mar, 2013
Johnson Brothers (Belfast) Ltd, which trades as Johnsons Coffee, has reported a rise in profit and turnover in its latest financial accounts. Pre-tax profit at the historic... -
Ryanair signs deal to buy 175 Boeing planes
20th Mar, 2013
Ryanair has signed an agreement to purchase 175 narrow-body passenger jets from Boeing in a $15.6bn order. The move could create more than 3,000 new jobs for pilots, cabin crew... -
Dublin launch for Demand Media
20th Mar, 2013
Digital media and domain services company Demand Media is to open its largest international office in Dublin and create up to 40 new jobs. -
£2bn aerospace investment welcomed
20th Mar, 2013
A £2bn investment into the UK's aerospace industry will "directly benefit" Northern Ireland, according to business leaders.