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It has been announced that almost 500 jobs will be lost at Bombardier in Northern Ireland. The Canadian aircraft manufacturer employs around 4,000 people across several locations here. The company said it needs to cut costs and improve efficiency to help ensure its long-term competitiveness. Have you been affected? What will the impact be on you and the greater Belfast area? Stephen spoke to 麻豆社 NI Economic and Business Editor John Campbell, Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle and Davy Thompson from the Unite union.

Also on the programme, Northern Ireland business leaders and representatives of several major employers are to meet the Prime Minister in Downing Street later today. The move is seen as a show of support for Theresa May's Brexit deal and the talks are expected to be attended by about 40 individuals, including leaders of business groups and bosses of individual companies. Stephen got the views of Colin Neill from Hospitality Ulster and businessman Irwin Armstong.

And, planning to hit the shops this week for a retail splurge? Black Friday is no longer just a single day - some retailers have been discounting goods for the past week or so. But are those bargains all they're cracked up to be? The consumer experts at Which checked prices of items on sale during last year's Black Friday and found that many of the goods were actually cheaper at other times of the year. Stephen got the views of retail analyst Clare Bailey, Belfast menswear retailer Chris Suitor and commentator Paul Martin.

All that and more on the biggest show in the country...