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Business
How to counter reduction in the annual investment allowance
QUESTION: My company is currently incurring large amounts of capital expenditure including significant amounts of plant and machinery.
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Are you an ostrich or a wise owl?
THOSE clever people at the Skipton Building Society have come up with a zany system that classifies us as into particular ‘creature types', when it comes to preparing for our retirement.
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Winter coats, leather sofas and pizzas: how inflation can impact on your financial future
THE year 2016 can definitely be described as interesting, and with figures showing inflation has risen in the last month and is set to rise again in 2017, how can you ensure you're prepared for your financial future? So, 2016 has been quite a year.
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Rasharkin-based cabinetry firm looking ahead to flourishing GB markets in 2017 - Woodland NI secures deals worth £2.4m
A CO Antrim firm which provided kitchens and wardrobes for apartments used in the Batman movie The Dark Knight Rises is powering ahead into the New Year with an expansion programme into Britain fuelled by deals worth £2.
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Diamond Group named primary recruiter for public sector in Northern Ireland
THE north's largest recruitment company the Diamond Group has been named one of the primary employment agencies for all public sector recruitment between now and 2020.
Sport
On This Day - Dec 19 1969: Santos v Vasco da Gama: Pele scores 1,000th goal of his legendary career
Kick off your day with a few sporting greats, dates and a quick quiz blitz..
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Sibeal McKenna jets off to California to compete in the US Junior Handball Nationals
ST PAUL'S Sibeal McKenna flies to America for Christmas as part of the Junior Irish team competing in the US Junior Nationals in Modesta, California.
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Liverpool focused on task at hand at Everton insists Sadio Mane
SADIO MANE says Chelsea's lead in the Premier League title race cannot distract Liverpool from Monday's Merseyside derby.
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Crusaders won't panic in Irish League title race says Declan Caddell
WHEN Mark Patton poked home an equaliser for Glenavon shortly after half-time on Saturday, Crusaders might have started to wonder if their first half misses would cost them.
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Rory Best is disappointed after Ulster fightback falls short against Clermont
ULSTER captain Rory Best was disappointed to leave the Stade Marcel Michelin empty-handed as their second-half fightback fell short at Clermont Auvergne.
News
Winter struggle for Syrian refugees in Lebanon
WAR in Syria has forced millions to flee their homes in a humanitarian crisis the world has struggled to cope with. Many have journeyed to neighbouring Lebanon – a country already dealing with sectarian divisions and political instability. In the first of two reports, Brendan Hughes visits Lebanon with Trócaire to see how the charity is helping refugees survive.
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Lights go out on Open Electric as power supply business fails
POWER supply company Open Electric in Belfast has had its licence revoked by the Utility Regulator and its 1,100 domestic and business customers had their accounts transferred to Power NI.
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Leaning oak in Co Down is Northern Ireland's ‘tree of the year'
A HEAVILY leaning oak tree in Co Down has been named Northern Ireland's 'tree of the year'.
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Family photos could assist in search for missing teacher Catherine Johnston
PHOTOGRAPHS taken by a family could assist in the search for school teacher Catherine Johnston (39).
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DUP backs independent inquiry into Renewable Heat Incentive
THE DUP has said it supports the need for an independent investigation into the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).
Opinion
Deaglán de Bréadún: Adams proving an easy target to political opponents
CHRISTMAS comes around once a year but the Adams-baiting season is more frequent than that.
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Tom Kelly: DUP has made themselves look like the Borgias
IRISH adventurer Gavin Hennigan left these shores last week to row across the Atlantic.
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Be careful with fire hazards
AUTHORITIES are still investigating a blaze in which a man died on Saturday so there is no way of knowing if the fire was connected to Christmas decorations.
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Trócaire's efforts to help Syrian refugees
WHAT most of us know about the Syrian war comes through a television screen or from the pages of newspapers.
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What has SF done to protect voters being deprived again?
For decades we all have been familiar with the repeated media comments about the level of deprivation within Northern Ireland.
Life
Q Radio presenter Sonya Mac serves up charity Christmas dinner
JENNY Lee talks turkey, fitness and fundraising with Q Radio DJ Sonya Mac, who will donning her apron this Christmas Day to cook dinner for 120 guests.
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Make sure postage on your catalogue order won't cost you a packet
I WAS writing about the cost of postage and packaging when ordering from catalogues, a variation of no cost at all to almost £7.
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Ask Fiona: My boyfriend doesn't want to tell his mum about us
COLUMNIST and trained counsellor Fiona Caine offers her perspective on family dramas, emotional issues and dysfunctional relationships. This week: sunburn, divorce and when to meet his mother.
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New procedure aims to give women back confidence in urinary control
IT'S one of the most private and embarrassing medical issues that women suffer from and endure for years, assuming that nothing can be done.
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Being Mindful will keep you healthier and happier throughout Christmas
RATHER than slowing down at Christmas, we are now conditioned by our culture to be busier than ever.
Arts
Hollywood actress Zsa Zsa Gabor dies aged 99
HOLLYWOOD actress and socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor has died at 99, a publicist for the star said.
Topics
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Ex-Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm is still a good sport
THE trouble with once being known as Sporty Spice is that great swathes of your wardrobe and certain shops become unavailable to you.
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Also released: Through The Wall, The Son Of Joseph and Rats
THROUGH THE WALL (U, 111 mins) LOVE finds a way in Rama Burshtein's romantic comedy of self-belief and missed opportunities.
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Album reviews: Prince 4Ever may be a Christmas cash-in but it's an absolute joy
Prince 4Ever ONE of the most shocking moments for music fans in 2016 was the death of Prince.
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Swimming upstream: Lisa Hannigan on the struggle and joy of new album At Swim
HI LISA, At Swim was an Irish number one back in the summer and has attracted a swathe of glowing reviews.
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Newry City is ready to welcome you
Almost 15 years on from gaining city status, Newry continues to grow from strength to strength
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The Gallery is Belfast's new masterpiece
One of the reasons why a new multi-million pound development consisting of almost 60 luxurious apartments on Belfast’s Dublin Road is named The Gallery is because world-renowned artists and famous poets had lived and worked in the area.
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Modern living with a dash of country style
The latest opportunity to acquire a beautiful period style home in one of Belfast’s, and indeed NI’s, most coveted addresses
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