Northern Ireland climbs two places in PwC’s Women in Work Index
Northern Ireland has the lowest female unemployment rate and the lowest gender pay gap.
PwC in Northern Ireland press releases
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Just under half of consumers in Northern Ireland interested in spending this Black Friday
The sentiment in Northern Ireland is largely in line with the rest of the UK, with spending expected to reach £7.1 billion over the Black Friday period
Autumn Budget 2024 - PwC Northern Ireland comments
Cat McCusker and Mari McLarnon comment on the Autumn Statement and what it means for individuals, businesses and the wider economy in Northern Ireland
Climate Tech: the missing piece of Ireland’s decarbonisation jigsaw
PwC Ireland as well as PwC UK’s Northern Ireland practice and SustainabilityWorks identify gaps that must be addressed for the transition to the net-zero economy, with finance being critical. This is according to the 2024 Climate Tech report The Irish Climate Tech Opportunity 2024’ by PwC, published today.
Belfast has been ranked 14th out of 52 cities (including London boroughs) in PwC’s latest Good Growth for Cities Index, a slight drop from its ninth position last year.
Belfast has been ranked 14th out of 52 cities (including London boroughs) in PwC’s latest Good Growth for Cities Index, a slight drop from its ninth position last year.
Northern Ireland leads UK regions’ economic growth, as new government inherits a strengthening economy
Northern Ireland is leading the UK’s recovery with positive signs of growth, according to the latest PwC UK Economic Outlook. Despite post-pandemic challenges, the region is projected to achieve a 1.2% growth rate this year, tied for the highest in the UK.
PwC creates closer ties between its UK and Ireland firms through agreement
PwC UK and PwC Ireland are building closer ties to service clients across the island of Ireland through an agreement which will see the firms collaborate across their combined businesses.
PwC Northern Ireland comments on the Spring Budget
Aine O’Hare, Mari McLarnon and Greg Boyd comment on the Spring Statement
PwC NI Spring Budget 2024 preview
On 6 March, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt will deliver his Spring Budget. PwC NI specialists and economists explore some of the potential measures that might be on the table.
Northern Ireland falls in ranking on PwC’s Women in Work Index
Northern Ireland has fallen from first to fourth among the UK’s nations and regions for women’s employment outcomes, according to PwC’s annual Women in Work Index.
Green jobs in Northern Ireland remain slightly more resilient
PwC UK’s latest Green Jobs Barometer shows that the number of green jobs advertised in Northern Ireland has seen a small increase year on year and now accounts for a higher proportion of all job adverts in the region - even as the wider jobs market cools.
One in six NI consumers spending less this Christmas
PwC’s latest ‘Festive Predictions’ research suggests people in Northern Ireland are intending to spend less and earlier this year to combat cost of living pressures.
Autumn Statement - PwC Northern Ireland comments
Aine O’Hare, Mari McLarnon and Greg Boyd comment on the Autumn Statement and what it means for individuals, businesses and the wider economy in Northern Ireland
Half of consumers in Northern Ireland interested in spending this Black Friday
PwC has released its annual Black Friday survey showing that half (50%) of consumers in Northern Ireland are interested in spending this Black Friday, with 32% saying they may pick up a deal, compared to 28% across the UK.
Northern Ireland economy expected to grow by 0.6% in 2023
The Northern Ireland economy is expected to grow by around 0.6% in 2023, leading growth outside of London, according to the latest edition of PwC’s UK Economic Outlook.
Consumer Sentiment is flat as NI shoppers plan to cut back for the festive season
PwC’s latest consumer survey shows that consumers in Northern Ireland are more likely to be shopping earlier for Christmas than consumers in other parts of the UK, and more likely to spend less this festive season.
Long term productivity growth highest in Northern Ireland
Growth in productivity has accelerated at the fastest rate in Northern Ireland, but the region’s overall productivity levels remain the lowest across the UK, according to new analysis by PwC UK.
Increasing ‘golden age’ worker employment rate could create an additional 18,000 jobs in Northern Ireland
Over 55s in Northern Ireland are less likely to continue working than most other UK regions and nations, according to PwC’s latest Golden Age Index.
PwC announces three new partners as part of 700-strong promotions round in Northern Ireland
PwC has made 709 promotions across Northern Ireland, including three local directors admitted into the partnership, and eight senior managers promoted to director.
Don’t worry about marking delays - PwC reassures undergraduate offer-holders
University marking delays will not impact the ability of students to start graduate jobs at PwC.
Belfast is the top performing city in the devolved administrations according to PwC’s Good Growth for Cities Index
Belfast is the top ranking city in the devolved administrations, performing above the UK average for work-life balance, jobs, housing, transport, income distribution and safety, according to PwC’s Good Growth for Cities Index.
Northern Ireland leads UK regions’ economic growth as UK set to avoid recession in 2023
The Northern Ireland economy reported 0.6% growth in the three months to February, leading growth outside of London, according to the latest edition of PwC’s UK Economic Outlook.
PwC and TCS launch Maths4Girls programme in Northern Ireland
PwC and Tata Consultancy Services have partnered to launchMaths4Girls, a volunteering programme that is designed to increase the number of girls taking maths beyond GCSE.
PwC NI 2023 Spring Budget Comment
Greg Boyd, Áine O’Hare and Cat McCusker comment on the Spring Budget and what it means for individuals and businesses in NI, and the wider NI economy.
Northern Ireland ranks #1 in the UK for women in work
Northern Ireland ranks top among the nations and regions in the UK for women’s employment outcomes, according to PwC’s latest Women in Work Index.
PwC and Queen’s celebrate five year anniversary of Technology Degree Apprenticeship programme
PwC this week celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Technology Degree Apprenticeship programme with Queen’s University Belfast at a special event to welcome the latest cohort of students.
PwC announces new partner appointment and 389 promotions in Northern Ireland
Promotions reflect strong growth of the firm in the region driven by demand for tech solutions.
Caitroina McCusker appointed Regional Market Leader at PwC Northern Ireland
Caitroina will take up the role on 1 July when Kevin MacAllister retires from the PwC partnership.
PwC opens ‘Merchant Square’ office in Belfast - its largest office outside London
Taking up 9 floors with a dedicated wellbeing area, the office is part of a major commitment by PwC to strengthen its regional offices, supporting local talent and businesses.
PwC launch £40m Advanced Research and Engineering Centre, creating up to 800 jobs in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Economy Minister, Paul Frew, today announced that one of the world’s largest professional services firms, PwC, is investing £40 million in a new Advanced Research and Engineering centre in Northern Ireland.
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