Publications

EU De minimis Regulation and UK Minimal Financial Assistance exemption training delivered by Stephen Moore of the Subsidy Control Advice Unit (SCAU) on 21 March 2024.

The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) (2007) system is used to classify business and collect economic data by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). 

A factsheet has been produced that details monthly online job posting trends across Northern Ireland. It includes an assessment of selected sectors as well as skills in demand.

In January 2023, the Department for the Economy (DfE) commissioned Steer Economic Development (Steer-ED), supported by DMS Research & Consulting and Norman Apsley, to undertake research into Northern Ireland’s software economy: the organisations and people that devel

DfE's Analytical Services Division produces a monthly economic update which analyses the main trends and events arising each month, both in the local economy and also any national or global economic events which will impact on Northern Ireland.

Privacy notice around the department's microbusiness innovation survey 2024.

An evaluation has been carried out by Cogent Management Consulting into the outcome of the Northern Ireland High Street Scheme.

The Department for the Economy is responsible for the economy across Northern Ireland. The 10x Vision is creating a pathway to transform the entire economy innovatively, inclusively, and sustainably at a regional level.

The Place 10X call for evidence was launched on 10 May 2023. This publication provides a summary of responses and outlines the next steps.

In May 2021 the Department for the Economy (DfE) published its new economic vision, “10X Economy: Northern Ireland’s Decade of Innovation". 

This paper explores a pre-tax profitability measure derived from components of businesses' returns between 2017 and 2021 as captured by the Northern Ireland Annual Business Inquiry (NIABI).

The UK and Turkish Governments have announced plans to begin talks on an updated trade agreement in 2024. The deal would replace the existing UK-Turkey FTA that could boost trade and help UK companies maximise opportunities in this area.

The Department for the Economy is seeking to appoint a new chairperson to the board of Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI).

Department for the Economy has published this Action Plan in response to the Independent Review of Invest NI.

This screening template relates to the Invest NI Action Plan which will address the recommendations made in the Independent Review of Invest NI report (published 11 January 2023).

Choosing technologies where NI has a competitive edge and high growth potential will enable us to capitalise on opportunities presented by local and global trends, positioning NI at the forefront of development in these areas.

This analysis explores the relationship between exports, innovation, and productivity in a small economy context to provide insight into a strategic approach to export promotion in Northern Ireland aligned with the 10x Economy.

Research Bulletins are short analytical articles on topical economic and labour market issues. They help to build understanding of current trends and raise awareness of research and analysis carried out.

In October 2022, the Department for the Economy published its research programme “A 10X Economy - Research Programme 2022-23 and Beyond”. This highlights the key research areas as the department seeks to deliver on its 10X Economy Vision.

The Department for the Economy has completed a public consultation exercise on the draft Circular Economy Strategy for Northern Ireland.