NI economy10 mins agoDUP hit out at 'puerile' Sinn Féin over defence sector dealNo one from Sinn Féin attended the launch of the £50m Northern Ireland Defence Growth Deal10 mins ago5 hrs agoNorthern Ireland energy prices 'could stay high into winter'NI Affairs Committee told even if conflict ends immediately it will take time for supply chains to return to normal.5 hrs ago5 days agoWhy will £100 heating oil payments not be paid until the summer? The scheme announced on Thursday has many stages to go through before becoming law.5 days ago6 days agoMinisters approve £100 oil payment for lower income householdsIt's understood the Executive has pledged £19m to go along with the £17m already set aside for the scheme.6 days ago6 days agoScheme cutting electricity costs for manufacturing businesses extended to NIUntil now it only operated in GB which was putting some Northern Ireland firms at a competitive disadvantage.6 days ago13 Apr 2026Farmers ask Stormont for financial help with fuel costsFuel costs have soared globally as a result of the US-Israel war with Iran.13 Apr 202613 Apr 2026Workers' rights reforms 'could affect job creation and investment'The Good Jobs Bill would give workers a range of enhanced rights including an effective ban on zero hour contracts.13 Apr 20269 Apr 2026NI group wins grant to develop self-driving busesThe consortium includes a Ballymena bus manufacturing firm and Queen's University, Belfast. 9 Apr 20268 Apr 2026How Irish engineers are cashing in on AI boomTES Group has been bought by Legrand, one of France's largest industrial businesses.8 Apr 2026...