NI economy5 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. 5 hrs ago12 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.12 hrs ago6 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.6 days ago6 days agoWatchdog wants tougher regulation of heating oil marketAbout two thirds of households in Northern Ireland use home heating oil. 6 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...
