The latest business growth tracker from Ulster Bank indicates the north's construction and manufacturing sectors returned to growth in July. The north’s private sector returned to growth in July following three months of decline, a new report from Ulster Bank suggests. The latest monthly growth tracker from the NatWest-owned lender reflected a marked turnaround for businesses last month at the start of the second half of 2026. The tracker showed the construction, manufacturing and services sectors rebounding back into expansion mode during July. The latest data for July from Ulster Bank's growth tracker.