Growth of UK service sector accelerates to fastest for seven months in June as business environment continues to improve


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.



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