2m distancing risks 240,000 to 280,000 jobs in Northern Ireland
Ulster University research estimates 240,000 to 280,000 jobs at risk under two-metre social distancing, with a shift to one metre potentially saving up to 30,000 positions.
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NI economy shrinks slower in June, survey shows
Ulster Bank survey indicates Northern Ireland's economy continued to contract in June, but at a reduced pace compared to earlier months, with manufacturing returning to growth.
New regulations enforce business closures and movement restrictions in Northern Ireland
Regulations came into force at 11pm on 28 March 2020, granting authorities power to compel business closures and impose fines on non-compliant individuals and businesses. The measures align Northern Ireland with the rest of the UK in response to the coronavirus pandemic.