Northern Ireland's private sector business activity fell sharply in December, despite employment growth.

Business activity in Northern Ireland's private sector declined sharply in December, marking the first reduction in over a year. The drop was mainly due to a decrease in new orders and waning customer demand. Despite the decline, employment increased, and business sentiment slightly improved. However, confidence remained lower than the yearly average, influenced by concerns about the UK Government's Autumn Statement and budget issues.

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