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£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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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