Northern Ireland economic growth outpaces UK and Republic of Ireland in second quarter
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Northern Ireland economic growth outpaces UK and Republic of Ireland in second quarter

13 hours ago · Originally published 25 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: NI economic activity grew faster than UK and ROI in second quarter
Official figures show Northern Ireland's economic output grew by 2.3% in the year to June, outperforming both the UK and the Republic of Ireland. This growth, driven largely by the production sector, highlights a period of stability for local businesses like Newtownabbey-based gym equipment manufacturer BLK BOX as they expand into international markets.
Source: BBC Northern Ireland Northern Ireland
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