Service sector expands for 20th month in a row The services sector grew for the 20th month in a row in March and optimism among companies was at its second-highest level since March 2005. Business • 03 Apr 14
Services firms at their most optimistic in decade The country's services sector grew for the 19th month in a row in February and companies were at their most optimistic in ten years. Business • 05 Mar 14
Services sector shows fastest growth since 2007 Activity in the country's services sector is at its highest level since 2007, a new survey shows. Business • 06 Jan 14
Services sector growth eases but confidence grows Growth in the services sector eased in November but confidence hit a seven-year high, a survey showed today, as economic momentum builds. Business • 04 Dec 13
US service sector activity rose in October US service-sector business activity picked up in October and firms took on workers despite a partial government shutdown, but new order growth slowed for a … Business • 05 Nov 13
UK services sector activity better than expected Britain's service sector posted solid growth in September, rounding off its strongest quarter in over 16 years, helped by a recovery in the country's housing … Business • 03 Oct 13
UK economy's return to growth confirmed The UK's return to growth was underlined today as revised figures confirmed the dominant services sector helped the economy expand by 0.3% in the first … Business • 23 May 13
Services sector sees slower rate of expansion Activity in the country's services sector expanded in March, but at a slightly slower rate than in February. Business • 04 Apr 13
UK service sector grows more than expected Britain's services sector grew more strongly than expected in February and at its fastest pace in five months. Business • 05 Mar 13
Rate of growth in services sector slows Irish service providers saw another increase in business activity last month, although the rate of growth was the slowest since last August. Business • 05 Mar 13
Survey points to euro zone economic recovery Further evidence has emerged that the euro zone economy has started 2013 better than many people had expected. Business • 05 Feb 13
US service firms grew at faster pace in August US service companies grew at a faster pace in August than July and stepped up hiring, further evidence that the economy may be improving. Business • 06 Sep 12
Services sector activity rises again Growth in the activities of the country's services sector was recorded for the third month in a row in April. Business • 03 May 12
UK services sector boosts economy The UK appears to have dodged another recession after stronger than expected growth in the powerhouse services sector in March. Business • 04 Apr 12
Growth in services sector activity continues Ireland's services sector grew at a slightly weaker pace last month, new figures show. Business • 04 Apr 12
