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 meets Taoiseach to discuss North-South Economy
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 …
“New Executive must reboot economic policy” says Trade NI
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 …
Trade NI Reacts to news that a Deal has been tabled to restore Devolution.
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 …
Trade NI adds voice to call for the introduction of a Forum for Social Dialogue
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 Launch Manifesto for General Election
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 …
Trade NI responds to Business Rates Consultation
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.
Business Must Be Bolder Than Ever
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 alliance launch 10-year plan at major Northern Ireland business reception at Westminster
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 …