UK service sector perks up in August, adding to resilience signs

Strong UK services turnaround offsets manufacturing slowdown

Business activity growth in service economy accelerates to its strongest pace since February, pushing services business activity index to 6-month high

UK Economy Speeds Up as Firms and Shoppers Splash Out, PMI Shows

Britain’s private sector expanded at the fastest pace in four months, as sunny weather and a strong service sector prompted households and businesses to turn on the spending taps.

Business growth accelerates to four-month high amid hot weather boost

The closely watched S&P Global flash UK composite purchasing managers’ index reported a reading of 52.5 for August.

UK private sector grows at quicker pace on services acceleration

UK private sector grows at quicker pace on services acceleration

UK service sector perks up in August, adding to resilience signs

Britain's services sector, the engine of its economy, perked up unexpectedly this month, according to a survey on Friday that added to signs of resilience despite the conflict ​in the Middle East.