Belfast ranked as UK's fastest-growing regional city with 47% GDP per head increase, according to OCO Global's 'Local Heroes' report.

Belfast has been identified as the fastest-growing UK regional city in the past decade, with a 47% increase in GDP per head, according to a study by OCO Global. The 'Local Heroes' report ranked 11 UK cities based on 37 data points, with Edinburgh and Bristol topping the list. The study highlights inequalities in funding and the need for more city-level control over how funds are spent to address regional disparities.

June 25, 2024
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