Agenda NI

First, the good news. Derry is one of the most improved small cities in the UK’s devolved nations, according to the 2019 Good Growth Index published by the Demos think-tank and accountancy firm PwC. The bad news, though, is that Derry remains firmly at the bottom of the list as the worst performing small city …

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The Republic of Ireland’s economy will grow by 4.9% this year, while Northern Ireland’s will grow by 1.1%, according to predictions from accountancy and consultancy firm EY in its most recent Economic Eye review.  This is not a one-off.  Last year, the Republic’s economy grew by 7.8%, compared to 1.6% in the north.  And, expects …

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