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News Ireland » Antrim » Economy: Northern Ireland potted huge economic benefit with The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush

News channel or source: https://www.irishcentral.com/news/northern-ireland-open
Published on: Thursday 20 November 2025

The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush in Co Antrim generated more than £280 million in economic benefit for Northern Ireland, according to independent research commissioned by The R&A and Tourism Northern ...

News Ireland » Antrim » Economy: Economic inequality is worsening in Northern Ireland, report says

News channel or source: https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/01/21/economic-inequality-is-worsening-in-northern-ireland-report-says/
Published on: Friday 29 May 2026

Northern Ireland is becoming more unequal economically, with Belfast now far outstripping the rest – especially west of the river Bann, a report from the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre says.

News Ireland » Antrim » Economy: Economy Minister Welcomes Strong Growth in 2025 Tourism Statistics

News channel or source: https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/330701/economy-minister-welcomes-strong-growth-in-2025-tourism-statistics
Published on: Thursday 21 May 2026

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has welcomed the latest tourism statistics for 2025, which demonstrate a steady increase in both visitor numbers and overall tourism expenditure across Northern ...

News Ireland » Antrim » Economy: Co Antrim bus giant Wrightbus wins order for 125 electric vehicles in Manchester

News channel or source: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/co-antrim-bus-giant-wrightbus-wins-order-for-125-electric-vehicles-in-manchester/a/153549143.html
Published on: Wednesday 27 May 2026

Co Antrim bus manufacturer Wrightbus has won a new order for 125 electric buses from Greater Manchester’s transport network. Bee Network announced the new contract on Wednesday, and said it was ...