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History made as first legally distilled Co Tyrone whiskey is uncasked in Aghyaran

Wild Atlantic Distillery to commence inaugural bottling on Saturday

Government borrowing falls to lowest November level in three years

Rising tax receipts and lower public sector interest payments offset higher spending on public services, in a boost for chancellor Rachel Reeves.

UK retail sales improve despite weaker trading at clothing stores

Economists said growth among supermarkets helped to offset a weaker period for the clothing sector.

North’s economy grew over the summer, official data suggests

Manufacturing sector enjoys 1.6% recovery in third quarter

UK interest rates held at 4.75% amid ‘heightened economic uncertainty’

The Bank of England said it was keeping rates unchanged on Thursday after cutting the level in August and again in November.

Medical tech specialist Axial3D secures $18m in fresh investment

Funding will drive expansion of Belfast firm's AI-powered 3D medical imaging and patient-specific solutions

Collins Rolston finishes year on a high with a raft of new projects

Contract for social housing in Galway is latest in line of wins for Belfast-based architectural firm

Rushmere report record footfall as it completes £10m refurbishment programme

Rushmere report record footfall as its completes £10m refurbishment programme

News Letter owner National World agrees to £65.1m takeover

It has given its backing to an all-cash offer worth 23p a share from its largest shareholder, Media Concierge.

Belfast International opens new arrivals lobby as airport braces itself for busiest ever Christmas season

Surge in passenger numbers follows expansion of Ryanair programme and closure of Holyhead port