Growth of activity within the UK private sector services economy was maintained in June, according to the latest CIPS/Reuters survey of the sector. Moreover, in a continuation of its recent upward trend, the seasonally adjusted Business Activity Index rose for a third successive month to post a level of 54.5, up strongly from May’s 51.9 and its highest reading since November 2002.
The Report on Services covers transport & communication, financial intermediation, business services, personal services, computing & IT and hotels & restaurants.