NI economy14 hrs agoVAT cut on household electricity bills will not apply in NIStormont ministers will instead get extra money from the UK government to use on cost of living measures. 14 hrs ago20 hrs agoNI economy 'to outperform the UK average over five years'Ulster University's Economic Policy Centre has upgraded Northern Ireland's growth prospects in light of a resilient jobs market.20 hrs ago7 days agoBenn does not want to step in to set Stormont budgetThe secretary of state says Stormont ministers "should do their job" and agree a budget.7 days ago7 days agoWatchdog wants tougher regulation of heating oil marketAbout two thirds of households in Northern Ireland use home heating oil. 7 days ago7 Jul 2026Budget Energy announces 9.5% price increaseBudget Energy NI says the rise is due to the "continued volatility" in wholesale energy markets.7 Jul 20263 Jul 2026SSE Airtricity bills to increase by more than £70 a yearSSE Airtricity said electricity bills will increase by 6.2% seeing the customer's bill rise by about 20p a day- that's £71.57 extra a year.3 Jul 20262 Jul 2026'Progress made' on bid to agree Stormont budget at castle talksLocal parties met UK government ministers in a new attempt to agree a Stormont budget.2 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Invest NI chief defends silence over US firm's abandoned investmentUS firm Cantor Fitzgerald decided not to proceed with a planned investment of 300 jobs in Belfast.1 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Water system shortfalls could cost economy almost £11bnA new study was commissioned by the bodies representing the construction industry, housing associations and the NI Chamber of Commerce.1 Jul 2026...
