Services growth rebounds as Brexit fears recede Growth in the country's services sector rebounded in May from its lowest in over two years in April as more companies secured new business. Business • 03 Jun 16
Services growth rebounds as Brexit fears recede Growth in the country's services sector rebounded in May from its lowest in over two years in April as more companies secured new business. Business • 03 Jun 16
Services sector sees slowest growth in two years The country's services sector grew at its slowest rate in more than two years in April, as uncertainty at home and abroad weighed on new business. Business • 05 May 16
Services sector sees slowest growth in two years The country's services sector grew at its slowest rate in more than two years in April, as uncertainty at home and abroad weighed on new business. Business • 05 May 16
Euro zone business growth edges up in March Euro zone business growth edged up last month from February's 13-month low as demand weakened, particularly for services, despite deep price cuts. Business • 05 Apr 16
Euro zone business growth edges up in March Euro zone business growth edged up last month from February's 13-month low as demand weakened, particularly for services, despite deep price cuts. Business • 05 Apr 16
Services sector growth slips in February - PMI Growth in the services sector slowed slightly in February as new orders weakened, but remained close to its fastest pace in almost a decade. Business • 03 Mar 16
Services sector growth slips in February - PMI Growth in the services sector slowed slightly in February as new orders weakened, but remained close to its fastest pace in almost a decade. Business • 03 Mar 16
Euro zone firms had disappointing start to 2016 Euro zone businesses started 2016 in slightly better shape than first thought, a new survey has found. Business • 03 Feb 16
Euro zone firms had disappointing start to 2016 Euro zone businesses started 2016 in slightly better shape than first thought, a new survey has found. Business • 03 Feb 16
Services growth highest in 10 years in January The country's services sector grew at its fastest pace in almost a decade last month as new business expanded strongly, a survey showed today. Business • 03 Feb 16
Services growth highest in 10 years in January The country's services sector grew at its fastest pace in almost a decade last month as new business expanded strongly, a survey showed today. Business • 03 Feb 16
Services sector ends 2015 with solid growth - PMI The country's services sector expanded strongly in December to mark three and a half years of unbroken growth, a new survey shows. Business • 06 Jan 16
Services sector ends 2015 with solid growth - PMI The country's services sector expanded strongly in December to mark three and a half years of unbroken growth, a new survey shows. Business • 06 Jan 16
Services sector growth at 9-year high in November The country's services sector grew at the fastest rate in nine years in November, with employment, prices charged and new business all expanding strongly, a survey showed today. Business • 03 Dec 15
Services sector growth at 9-year high in November The country's services sector grew at the fastest rate in nine years in November, with employment, prices charged and new business all expanding strongly, a survey showed today. Business • 03 Dec 15
Growth in services sector slows in October - PMI The country's services sector expanded rapidly again in October, but a third successive easing in the rate of new business pushed the headline rate of growth to a near two-year low. Business • 04 Nov 15
Growth in services sector slows in October - PMI The country's services sector expanded rapidly again in October, but a third successive easing in the rate of new business pushed the headline rate of growth to a near two-year low. Business • 04 Nov 15
Service sector activity grows faster in September The country's services sector grew at a slightly faster rate in September, although it remained short of July's nine-year high. Business • 05 Oct 15
Service sector activity grows faster in September The country's services sector grew at a slightly faster rate in September, although it remained short of July's nine-year high. Business • 05 Oct 15
Euro zone August business growth at four-year high Euro zone business activity accelerated at its fastest pace in over four years last month as Italy turned in its best performance since 2011 and German growth strengthened. Business • 03 Sep 15
Euro zone August business growth at four-year high Euro zone business activity accelerated at its fastest pace in over four years last month as Italy turned in its best performance since 2011 and German growth strengthened. Business • 03 Sep 15
Services growth falls back from nine year high Growth in the services sector fell in August from July's nine-year high as the pace of new business slowed after expanding at its fastest in a decade and a half in the previous month. Business • 03 Sep 15
Services growth falls back from nine year high Growth in the services sector fell in August from July's nine-year high as the pace of new business slowed after expanding at its fastest in a decade and a half in the previous month. Business • 03 Sep 15
Services sector surges to nine-year high - PMI The country's services sector grew at its fastest pace in nine years in June, thanks to increases in new business and prices charged, a survey showed today. Business • 03 Jul 15
Services sector surges to nine-year high - PMI The country's services sector grew at its fastest pace in nine years in June, thanks to increases in new business and prices charged, a survey showed today. Business • 03 Jul 15
Services sector continues rapid expansion The country's services sector expanded at near its fastest pace in eight years in January, although the rapid growth in new orders slowed somewhat. Business • 04 Feb 15
Services sector continues rapid expansion The country's services sector expanded at near its fastest pace in eight years in January, although the rapid growth in new orders slowed somewhat. Business • 04 Feb 15
Services sector shows robust growth in November Activity in the country's services sector expanded rapidly again in November, suggesting that the economy will finish the year with solid growth. Business • 03 Dec 14
Services sector shows robust growth in November Activity in the country's services sector expanded rapidly again in November, suggesting that the economy will finish the year with solid growth. Business • 03 Dec 14
Euro zone business growth remains weak in October Euro zone business growth picked up less than expected in October despite much deeper price cutting, according to new business surveys. Business • 05 Nov 14
Euro zone business growth remains weak in October Euro zone business growth picked up less than expected in October despite much deeper price cutting, according to new business surveys. Business • 05 Nov 14
Services sector showing strong growth again Activity in the country's services sector grew in August at a rate just short of the seven-year high hit in June. Business • 03 Sep 14
Services sector showing strong growth again Activity in the country's services sector grew in August at a rate just short of the seven-year high hit in June. Business • 03 Sep 14
Euro zone businesses off to strong start in Q2 Euro zone businesses had a solid start to the second quarter of the year with activity picking up at its fastest pace in almost three years, surveys showed today. Business • 06 May 14
Euro zone businesses off to strong start in Q2 Euro zone businesses had a solid start to the second quarter of the year with activity picking up at its fastest pace in almost three years, surveys showed today. Business • 06 May 14
Services sector hits seven year high The services sector grew at the fastest rate in seven years in April and employers added jobs at a rate not seen in even longer, a new survey showed today. Business • 06 May 14
Services sector hits seven year high The services sector grew at the fastest rate in seven years in April and employers added jobs at a rate not seen in even longer, a new survey showed today. Business • 06 May 14
Euro zone private sector logs strong growth Euro zone businesses logged their busiest quarter in three years at the start of 2014 but did so by slashing prices, surveys showed today. Business • 03 Apr 14
Euro zone private sector logs strong growth Euro zone businesses logged their busiest quarter in three years at the start of 2014 but did so by slashing prices, surveys showed today. Business • 03 Apr 14
Exports boost services sector in January The country's services sector began the year on a solid footing with strong exports keeping its growth rate near a seven-year high recorded in December. Business • 05 Feb 14
Exports boost services sector in January The country's services sector began the year on a solid footing with strong exports keeping its growth rate near a seven-year high recorded in December. Business • 05 Feb 14
China's services sector resilient in November Growth in China's services sector held near one-year highs in November, new figures show. Business • 03 Dec 13
China's services sector resilient in November Growth in China's services sector held near one-year highs in November, new figures show. Business • 03 Dec 13
Services sector grows rapidly, new business soars The country's services sector grew rapidly in October thanks to the fastest rise in new business in over six years. Business • 05 Nov 13
Services sector grows rapidly, new business soars The country's services sector grew rapidly in October thanks to the fastest rise in new business in over six years. Business • 05 Nov 13
China services firms see slower growth Business confidence in China's services sector slipped in September and growth slowed, a private survey showed today. Business • 08 Oct 13
China services firms see slower growth Business confidence in China's services sector slipped in September and growth slowed, a private survey showed today. Business • 08 Oct 13
Recovery in euro zone services sector picks up The growing recovery in euro zone businesses strengthened in September as order books filled at a faster rate and layoffs slowed to a trickle. Business • 03 Oct 13
Recovery in euro zone services sector picks up The growing recovery in euro zone businesses strengthened in September as order books filled at a faster rate and layoffs slowed to a trickle. Business • 03 Oct 13