Northern Ireland's private sector sees UK's sharpest expansion in July, driven by manufacturing and services.

Northern Ireland's private sector has experienced the UK's strongest expansion in business activity in July, driven by manufacturing and services. Ulster Bank's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) report shows a significant increase in new orders and staffing up at the fastest pace in over a year to manage backlogs. The Northern Irish economy is performing better than expected, with the expansion in output being the sharpest among the 12 UK regions and nations covered.

August 12, 2024
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