Most of that growth came from the services sector - which is the largest part of the economy. There was also continued growth in construction and signs of recovery in manufacturin

For many tour operators I’ve spoken to…this is an additional burden, which means that some travelers may opt to stay in the south of Ireland and not travel northwards.” Northern Ireland Economy Minister Conor Murphy tells how a UK travel fee could dent his country’s tourism.

Bird flu has been confirmed in a wild goose, external found near Dungannon, a buzzard near Moira, and a whooper swan in Portballintrae. | UTV News

Northern Ireland's health trusts have warned that delivering multi-million pound savings over the next year will be detrimental to services. | UTV News

Queen’s University Belfast has launched a new £2.5m MediaLab to help support screen industries and further upskill the creative sector.

Double-digit gains in 2024 underscore a year of economic expansion, with positive trend expected to continue in 2025

Northern Ireland faces a potential tourism crisis as the UK's new requirement that travelers register and pay a fee for an ETA.

Northern Ireland will face Sweden in March as Michael O'Neill's team prepare for the start of World Cup qualifying.

Tourism Ireland today launched details of its marketing strategy and plans to promote Northern Ireland overseas in 2025.

A final warning has been issued to people in Northern Ireland receiving tax credits ahead of the move to Universal Credit. The Department for Communities has issued the warning as tax credits will end in April 2025 and recipients must make a Universal Credit (UC) claim if they are to continue to receive financial support.

A fresh yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for parts of Northern Ireland from Wednesday afternoon until Thursday morning. The warning is in place for counties Antrim, Londonderry, Fermanagh, and Tyrone from 16:00 GMT until 11:00 GMT.

Belfast personal trainer Lee Fitzpatrick (34) opens up about his health transformation, starting at 22 stone, and the unlikely fitness hero who inspired him – his dad, who’s never stepped foot in a gy