The Latest Breaking News from NI

Rupert Soames urged government to water down workers’ rights plans after a budget ‘tough on business’

A survey of 400 business owners across all sectors found that almost 60 per cent have put hiring plans on hold as a result of the National Insurance rise

As NiSource outperformed relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain bullish about the stock’s prospects.

Michael Turner is latest in a strong of bosses to speak out against the £25 billion increase in the tax on employers

Children are being ‘let down’ amid huge waiting lists health chiefs have warned

Two in five senior staff in childcare settings have said changes in the Budget could lead to permanent closures unless the Government takes action.

The NTIA found that around three quarters of venues expect additional annual costs of at least £30,000

Exclusive: National insurance rise an immediate ‘threat’ to services that help the most vulnerable, Labour chancellor told as 100 organisations, including Crisis, sign letter in protest

There are nearly 5.5 million businesses in the UK. It may come as a surprise, however, to learn that most of these (about 4.1 million) are not employers. They might be, for example, the sole traders we call to fix our leaky roof or the freelance workers providing support to…