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Ulster Bank: Business activity in NI private sector fell in December

Business activity in Northern Ireland’s private sector fell in December for the first time in more than a year, according to a survey by Ulster Bank.

Every month it asks firms across the private sector about their order books, staffing levels and exports in what is considered a reliable indicator of economic performance.

Last month saw a drop in business activity at companies in Northern Ireland and a further fall in new orders.

Despite this, firms continued to take on staff.


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