A major new economic report published today seeks to provide a blueprint for economic growth and prosperity in Northern Ireland over the next 10 years and beyond. Trade NI, an alliance of three of Northern Ireland’s largest trade bodies – Hospitality Ulster, Manufacturing Northern Ireland, and Retail Northern Ireland – launched the paper to a reception of over 200 business …
Trade NI the alliance of the three largest trade bodies, Retail NI, Manufacturing NI and Hospitality Ulster, is set to host a significant Northern Ireland showcase event in Westminster today to over 200 guests which will include representatives from 50 Embassies from around the world. The event will be addressed by several senior Government Ministers and will highlight why Northern …
Trade NI, Northern Irelands largest business coalition, which includes Hospitality Ulster, Manufacturing NI and Retail NI has today written to the First and deputy First Ministers to request an urgent ‘summit’ of business leaders and Executive Ministers to chart an agreed way forward on Covid-19. The Chief Executives of three groups, Colin Neill (Hospitality Ulster), Stephen Kelly (Manufacturing NI) and …
Trade NI has responded to The Executive Office’s public consultation into the Programme for Government draft Outcomes Framework 2021. To read our response:
CONCERN ABOUT THE YEAR AHEAD A new survey has shown that 50% of businesses across the retail, hospitality and manufacturing sectors in Northern Ireland are ‘concerned’ or ‘very concerned’ about their performance in the year ahead, with a further 29% saying they are ‘uncertain’. Over one third of respondents (35%) believe that their trading and profitability levels will not return …
Trade NI, the Alliance of Hospitality Ulster, Manufacturing NI and Retail NI has warned the NI Executive to avoid a lockdown scenario, saying that it will cripple Northern Ireland’s economy and potentially set it back decades. The group makes up the three biggest sectors of industry and the majority of businesses in Northern Ireland, employing around 300,000 people collectively. In …
Trade NI, the alliance of Hospitality Ulster, Retail NI, and Manufacturing NI, which represents over 5,000 businesses in Northern Ireland met with the new Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD in Dublin this afternoon to discuss developing the all island economy, Brexit and Covid-19 economic recovery. The group also met the Sinn Fein Seanad Leader Niall Ó Donnghaile. Trade NI Chief Executives …
Trade NI, the alliance between Hospitality Ulster, Manufacturing NI and Retail NI held the first major business event, ‘Northern Ireland Economy – What Now?’ at the Long Gallery, Stormont today. The event was held to highlight the urgent and pressing issues felt by the business community, following the restoration of the Assembly, including the need to boost the Northern Ireland economy. Addressed by the Chair and …
Reacting to the news that a deal has been tabled by the Secretary of State and Tánaiste to restore devolution, Trade NI (the alliance of Retail NI, Manufacturing NI and Hospitality Ulster) in a joint statement commented: “We welcome the draft deal published by the British and Irish Governments in the final round of talks to restore devolution. We strongly encourage …
As the local political parties gather today for discussions to try to restore the NI Executive and Assembly, Trade NI, an alliance of three of the largest sectors of industry, manufacturing, hospitality and retail, which represents the majority of businesses in Northern Ireland, has joined the call from Trade Unions to introduce a Forum for Social Dialogue to ensure space …
Trade NI, the alliance of three of the largest sectors of industry and the majority of businesses in Northern Ireland, has launched their Westminster General Election manifesto with an appeal to create the conditions for a rapid growth in the local economy, leading to more wealth and work being created in every constituency. Hospitality Ulster, Manufacturing NI and Retail NI …
Following the Department of Finance’s launch of a public Business Rates Consultation to gather views on future directions of business rates in Northern Ireland, Trade NI have responded.
Following on from the launch of Vision 2030 in Westminster, Glyn Roberts has shared his thoughts on what needs to come next for Northern Ireland business. Just under two weeks ago, Trade NI (comprising of Retail NI, Hospitality Ulster and Manufacturing NI) led the largest ever business delegation to receptions at the House of Commons and 10 Downing Street. Local …
Trade NI – the new alliance between Hospitality Ulster, Manufacturing NI and Retail NI is expected to launch it’s 10-year plan entitled ‘Vision 2030’ today at a major business reception at Westminster, asserting that now is the time to break the cycle of limited economic growth. Over 350 guests are confirmed to attend the event that will be addressed by …
Trade NI, Northern Ireland’s largest business coalition, representing Manufacturing NI, Hospitality Ulster and Retail NI has today met with the Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell who is visiting Belfast. Trade NI representatives Colin Neill, Glyn Roberts and Mary Meehan said: “This was an excellent meeting with the Shadow Chancellor, covering Brexit, Business Rates, Infrastructure and other challenges facing our members. We …
Today, the members of the Trade NI alliance, Hospitality Ulster, Manufacturing NI and Retail NI co-signed a statement, along with 18 other business groups to the new Secretary of State, Julian Smith calling for political representatives to redouble efforts to restore The Assembly and The Executive. “Two and a half years on from the collapse of the Executive, and now …
Reacting to the news that Julian Smith has been appointed as the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Trade NI (the alliance of Retail NI, Manufacturing NI and Hospitality Ulster) in a joint statement commented: “We welcome the appointment of Julian Smith as the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and expect to meet with him in the coming …
As the political talks to restore devolution reach a critical phase and three months since the tragic murder of Lyra McKee, Northern Irelands largest business coalition, Trade NI has urged the parties to ‘Do the Deal”. Trade NI is a coalition of Retail NI, Hospitality Ulster and Manufacturing NI, representing the majority of private sector employers in Northern Ireland. The …
At the start of the two-day key Department of Finance Policy Lab at PRONI looking at reform of Business Rates in Northern Ireland, Trade NI has set out its proposals for change. Trade NI which is the alliance of Retail NI, Manufacturing NI and Hospitality Ulster is taking part in the two-day meeting of business organisations and senior Civil Servants. …
