Business

FP McCann complete acquisition of concrete rival Macrete Ireland

End of an era for Hogg family as FP McCann take over its manufacturing operation

Knitwear and pyjamas help drive White Stuff sales higher over Christmas

Boss Jo Jenkins said recent trading was ‘strong’ and showed it is making progress with its growth strategy.

UK faces ‘stagflation’ warning amid rising costs and faltering growth

A survey of businesses found slight growth in the private sector, but companies are still concerned about the prospect of job cuts and inflation.

HSBC scraps global money app Zing a year after launch

The bank’s chief executive has instigated a series of changes since stepping into the role last year.

Sainsbury’s to cut 3,000 jobs and close in-store hot food counters

Patisserie, hot food and pizza counters set for the chop at seven sites in Northern Ireland

Belfast green tech software firm StormHarvester to double its workforce after raising £8.4m

Rainfall forecaster now used by 75% of wastewater utility firms in the UK

Primark cuts sales targets due to weak UK shopper demand

Primark said sales in the UK and Ireland declined by 4%, with a like-for-like drop of 6%.

Belfast-based Connected Health to create 1,000 jobs following BGF backing

Homecare provider plans to ‘scale rapidly’ after investor takes stake in Irish homecare provider

New electricity supplier Share Energy announce freeze on winter prices

Locally owned supplier currently offers the lowest standard electricity tariff for north’s households

Huge spike in company collapses in Northern Ireland during 2024

Insolvency Service data shows that 305 NI firms went out of business last year - up 40% on previous 12 months