Stimulus package for the North

A substantial economic package is being created by ministers in London and Belfast, the Northern Ireland secretary has said.

Encouraging enterprise, boosting infrastructure, and improving access to finance are among the measures being considered said Theresa Villiers.

British prime minister David Cameron met with Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness at Downing St last month to discuss steps including the devolution of powers to reduce corporation tax levels paid by businesses which could encourage foreign investment.