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Northern Ireland consumers becoming a little less worried and more willing to spend in August

Findings from the latest quarterly Credit Union Northern Ireland Consumer Sentiment Survey show that NI consumer confidence improved significantly between May and August 2025.

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Credit Union Loan Book Grows to Highest Ever Level, with Mortgage Lending Continuing to Grow

The Irish League of Credit Unions has published its Q3 2025 results (April–June 2025) on behalf of its affiliated credit unions. The figures show continued positive momentum across the sector.

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ILCU welcomes the outcome of the Department of Finance Credit Union Levies consultation

The ILCU has welcomed the announcement that the Credit Institutions Resolution Fund and Credit Union Stabilisation Fund will not be levied for 2026, 2027 and 2028 and will be reviewed in 2029.

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Reduced Tariff Uncertainty outweighs rising Living Costs prompting small rise in Consumer Confidence

Irish consumer confidence improved slightly in August as the US-EU tariff deal reduced uncertainty about the economic outlook.

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ILCU Welcomes Changes to the Credit Union Lending Framework

The Irish League of Credit Unions has welcomed the publication of changes to the credit union Lending Framework, as announced today by the Central Bank of Ireland.

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Sentiment Slides in July as Cost Pressures Build

Irish consumer sentiment fell back slightly in July as cost-of-living concerns weighed on the outlook for household finances.

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Credit Unions Voted in Top 3 of the Most Emotionally Connected Brands

Credit Unions have been ranked in the Top 3 most emotionally connected brands in Ireland in the 2025 RED C Research Brand Reaction Index.

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ILCU Back to School research shows that 1 in 3 are now getting into debt

The ILCU has published the 2025 results of its annual Back to School survey which tracks the costs and impacts of children returning to school as well as broader cost of living factors.

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One in Three Parents in NI Forced into Debt as Back to Schools Costs Continue to Rise

New research from the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) shows that Northern Ireland parents continue to face significant financial pressure from back-to-school costs. 

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Irish consumer confidence improves tentatively in June

Marginal monthly increase reflects lull in trade war threats and slight easing in some living costs

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