The economy in the UK grew by just 0.3 per-cent from April to June in worrying news for the future of the sector, as families continue to struggle with rising and unprecedented costs. The Office for National Statistics reported on Thursday that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rate grew by 0.3 per-cent. It was a drop […]
Euro Auctions acquires new Canadian business
THE founder of Dromore-based Euro Auctions said the acquisition of its fourth Canadian business, which was completed recently, will help them with their “access to global buyers”. Euro Auctions, based on the Omagh Road, confirmed the acquisition of auction company Associated Auto Auction and its specialist Coast2Coast collector car brand in a major move. The […]
VAT difference threatens Fermanagh hospitality industry
LOCAL business owners are fearing that their livelihoods are under “a huge threat” after it was revealed that there will be a significant difference in hospitality VAT on both sides of the border. It was recently confirmed that Value Added Tax (VAT) in the Republic of Ireland will be at 13-per-cent for the coming year, […]
Fermanagh public urged to stand up for local services
The public is urged to respond to the public consultation on the draft Programme for Government, which closes on Monday.
Nurses consider emigrating due to recruitment freeze
DESPITE the ongoing staffing crisis in our hospitals, newly qualified nurses from the local area are being forced to emigrate or take non-medical jobs as a result of an apparent recruitment freeze in the health service. A Fermanagh mother has spoken to the ‘Herald about the worry and stress her daughter and friends are facing due to the fact […]
Mannok sale ‘no surprise’ to Quinn
WHEN a Turkish company bought a 94.7 per cent stake in Mannok last week, the building materials and packaging group made up of assets once owned by Fermanagh man Sean Quinn, it came as no shock to the former tycoon. The company was bought by Turkish conglomerate Sabanci Holdings for €330m (£278m). Local management will still […]
Increase in Fermanagh health workers’ jobs
AFTER Fermanagh health care workers were celebrated for their ‘unwavering compassion, commitment and bravery’, there’s positive signs that local hospitals could be set for a major staff boost. It’s been reported that the workforce across the Northern Ireland Health and Social Care service has increased by 13 per cent, with a 16 per cent rise […]
Majority of Enniskillen BT/EE staff don’t want to leave
Enniskillen Cllr Eddie Roofe carried out a survey of the workers at the EE contact centre, where 300 jobs are under threat.
Enniskillen protest planned to save BT/EE jobs
On Saturday, a ‘Save Our Site’ public rally organised by the NI Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) will take place at the Diamond, Enniskillen.
SOS campaign bids to help save BT jobs
THE Communication Workers Union (CWU) has launched a Save Our Site (SOS) campaign to save the 300 jobs at the EE (formally BT) site in Enniskillen. As part of the campaign, the CWU Region along with the CWU NI Telecoms Branch (NITB) held a public meeting on Monday night at the Westville Hotel. Hundreds of people turned out […]