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.
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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.
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.
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
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