Business and community leaders have broadly welcomed the British Government’s economic pact which aims to rebalance the North's beleaguered economy and tackle sectarian division.

A unique chance to regenerate the North's economy by cutting corporation tax must not be blown, a leading businessman has warned MLAs.

The Executive needs to prioritise the provision of good quality, affordable childcare in the North, according to a study published today by NICMA the Childminding Association.