Prime minister’s rambling speech in Antrim vows no checks on goods to North from Britain

Lobby groups say more clarity is needed about how the deal would actually operate

Boris Johnson’s Brexit plan stirs confusion at Border’s busiest crossing

Influx of southern shoppers after exit unlikely, states Department for Economy report

Retailers’ group calls for government support as North falls to bottom of UK footfall tables

80% of cement used in North’s building industry comes from three factories in South

Conservative leadership contender claims the mood in Brussels has changed and the EU is more open to alternatives to the backstop

One of every six shops on high streets in the North is now empty, says NIRC director

Industry leaders warn of potential for chaos and increased lawlessness around Border

Business rates are now higher in the North than anywhere else in the UK, hospitality chief says

Shoppers from North and South make the most of seasonal bargains in the North in run-up to Christmas

Retailers along Border largely optimistic about prospects despite sterling decline

May had received strong support from NI business community for her Brexit deal

Safety cordon in place since fire destroyed Primark’s flagship Belfast store

UK leader invites Northern Irish businesses to 10 Downing Street to sell draft Brexit deal

Meeting set to increase tension between DUP and Northern Ireland business community

Latest boost for the North means that the overall Northern Ireland budget will jump to more than £11.7 billion by 2020

Consumers 30% less active in North’s city since Primark flagship outlet fire in August

Footfall figures up 6.2% in June, the fastest rate of growth in four years

Private sector in North continued to grow in February, but at a much slower pace