Jobs growth resilient as staffing levels in north rise for 25th month running

But Ulster Bank index points to employers becoming more cautious, with firms reporting rapidly rising cost pressures

The services sector makes up nearly 80 per cent of GDP in the UK — The services sector continued to drive economic growth and job creation in the north's private sector in January, according to Ulster Bank

By Gary McDonald

February 11, 2025 at 0:01am GMT

Jobs growth resilient as staffing levels in north rise for 25th month running

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