• Business survey underscores need for clarity and robust support, says NI Chamber

    The vast majority of businesses in Northern Ireland (79%) continue to trade well or reasonably, despite numerous headwinds, according to the…

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  • Call for policy makers to be ‘courageous’ in supporting NI businesses

    NI Chamber has urged policy makers in Stormont and Westminster to be ‘courageous’ in supporting businesses through the challenging weeks and months ahead.

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  • Autumn Budget hits investment and recruitment intentions

    Autumn Budget hits investment and recruitment intentions. Read the latest from NI Chamber’s Q4 ’24 Quarterly Economic Survey (QES).

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  • Government must address business tax and competitiveness concerns

    Most businesses in Northern Ireland (78%) are trading well or reasonably well However, the share of those trading ‘well’ fell…

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  • NI businesses report need for strategic decision making and capital investment in infrastructure

    77% of businesses in NI are performing well or reasonably. 23% are just covering costs or are struggling/facing closure. Recruitment…

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  • Businesses begin 2024 with more optimistic outlook

    Recruitment and retention will be a top priority this year, as NI Chamber members focus on employee wellbeing, settling hybrid…

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  • Business Survey: Trading environment is positive but confidence takes a slight dip

    The trading environment remains largely positive, with 77% of businesses performing well or reasonably well And more businesses are reporting…

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  • NI Chamber survey reports improving business confidence

    62% of NI Chamber members are positive that turnover will grow in the next 12 months 4 in 5 respondents…

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  • Business confidence in Northern Ireland improves significantly

    From securing EU/UK trading arrangements to addressing labour and skills challenges, Northern Ireland’s economy requires a razor-like focus on growth,…

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  • Calls for action as economic survey shows clear slowdown in demand

    More businesses were trading positively than negatively in Q3 22 28% of firms were trading well, although this is down…

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  • Business growth slows as cost pressures continue to impact

    Most key business indicators around sales and jobs remained positive in Q2 2022 but growth appears to have slowed 72%…

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  • Mounting costs leads to challenging start to the year for NI businesses

    Inflation is a concern for 86% of NI Chamber members 77% of respondents expect to raise prices in next 3…

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