Sophie Clarke: Belfast’s bars and restaurants look busy - but short-sighted decisions ignore the quiet reality

Northern Ireland’s pubs and restaurants are under growing pressure - and the impact goes far beyond the price of a pint ...

Why some pubs are 'getting it tight' on rates - and what it could mean for your pint

Hotels have overall had an 84% rates increase, while pubs have risen by 47% due to an increase in their property valuations..

Finance Minister U-turns on controversial rates process as MP slams ‘reactive politics’

Hospitality bosses have described their relief after Finance Minister John O'Dowd halted a controversial rates revaluation process after a backlash from the industry.
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Northern Ireland Executive halts business rates revalution after warnings firms would be forced to close

Northern Ireland finance minister John O'Dowd has announced a revalution of business properties has been stopped after warnings that subsequent business ...

Finance Minister U-turns on controversial rates process after backlash from hospitality industry

Finance Minister John O’Dowd has halted a controversial rates revaluation process after a backlash from the hospitality industry.

Ireland's mysterious non-boozy football drink

Donegal's Football Special has been north-western Ireland's favourite underground non-alcoholic drink since the 1960s. And ...

Woman found Noah Donohoe’s bike the evening he went missing, inquest told

Woman found Noah Donohoe’s bike the evening he went missing, inquest told - Witness Karen Crooks was also questioned about ...
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Downing Street leaves door open to Xi Jinping UK visit

Downing Street has left the door open to a future visit to the UK by President Xi Jinping.