Vaccine rollout boosts consumer sentiment in North in Q1
Confidence about finances, job security and spending on expensive items increases
Economic forecast for North revised downwards
Danske Bank highlights ‘severe consequences’ in event of no-deal Brexit
NI unemployment rate up 5,000 but still below UK average
Rate near record low but concerns remain about percentage of long-term unemployed
North’s political uncertainty drags consumer confidence down
Index shows people less inclined to spend on holidays as Brexit and domestic politics take toll
Falling shopper footfall a worrying trend for North’s retailers
Impact of online shopping and increases in the cost of living have hit stores
North’s economy to grow faster than predicted
Danske Bank forecasts 0.8% growth this year, but warns Brexit could still bring surprises
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