Brenda Boal and James Kerr report on news in the business world in Northern Ireland.

First, Money Talks looks at the new strategy for business expansion announced by the government citing its main aim to be to improving the competitiveness of local companies. How are these changes going to affect LEDU activities? Also in this programme the news of four new inward investment projects on their way to the province which could potentially create around 500 new jobs. Finally, James Kerr examines the idea of personalised number plates.

Presented by Brenda Boal and James Kerr

Director: Robert Lamrock
Producer: John Simpson
Titles: Baxter Hobbins and Sides
Graphics: Mervyn Lyttle
Desk Top Publishing: C.E.M. Computers
Cameras: Ramsey Nelson and Blane Scott
Location Sound: Paul Irwin and P.J. McGirr
Studio Sound: Alan Dwyer
Video Editors: Mark Davey and John Magill

Contributors: Noel Stewart. Roy Bailie, Christopher Buckland, Frank Hewitt, Mary Bartholomew, Geoff Nash, Jonathan Ross, Ray McGowan, Trevor Evans

A Brian Waddell Production for Ulster Television