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The S&P Global flash UK composite purchasing managers' index (PMI) reported a reading of 52 in March, up from 50.5 in February

UK private sector growth rises to six month high in March

Activity across the UK's private sector has grown at the fastest rate for six months after strong trading in the service industry, according to new data.

Business • 24 Mar

The new UK government's plan to increase taxes on businesses contributed to the first contraction in private sector activity in over a year

UK firms report first contraction since 2023 after budget

The new British government's plan to increase taxes on businesses contributed to the first contraction in private sector activity in over a year, a survey showed, after signs the economy was losing momentum even before last month's budget.

Business • 22 Nov 24

The S&P Global Composite Purchasing Managers' Index edged down to 52.8 in March from February's reading of 53

UK set to exit recession despite slower services growth

The UK economy looks on track to exit recession when official first-quarter growth data is next published, despite a slowdown in services activity last month, a closely watched business survey showed today.

Business • 04 Apr 24

A preliminary reading of the UK S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index for the services sector dropped to 47.2 from 49.5 in August

UK recession risk deepens as companies falter - PMI

British companies endured a much tougher September than feared, marked by growing unemployment and recession risks, according to a survey today.

Business • 22 Sep 23

China's Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing PMI fell to 49.2 in July from 50.5 in June, missing analysts' forecasts of 50.3

World factory activity shrinks as China slowdown hits

Global factory activity took a further turn for the worse in July, private surveys showed today, a sign slowing growth and weakness in China were taking a toll on the world economy.

Business • 01 Aug 23

The UK S&P Global Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose unexpectedly to 49 from 48.2 in November

UK downturn moderates in December, factories struggle

The downturn across British businesses has eased slightly this month, apart from for manufacturers, and companies have reported the weakest cost pressures since mid-2021, a survey showed today.

Business • 16 Dec 22

The IHS Markit/CIPS UK manufacturing purchasing managers' index fell to 47.4 in August, down from a reading of 48 in July

UK manufacturing output hits seven year low

UK manufacturing output tumbled at the fastest rate in seven years in August, as Brexit uncertainty and the global economic slowdown hit demand.

Business • 02 Sep 19

The IHS Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index inched up to 54.4 from a downwardly revised 54.3 in May

UK manufacturing growth steadies in June but mood dips

UK factories kept up a steady pace of growth in June but worries about global trade and Brexit knocked confidence about the outlook to a seven-month low, a survey showed today.

Business • 02 Jul 18

The UK Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index jumped to 56.9 in August from 55.3 in July

UK factories move up a gear, hinting at stronger growth

Britain's factories grew a lot more strongly than expected in August as work flowed in from home and abroad, suggesting the economy might be picking up speed after a slow first half of 2017.

Business • 01 Sep 17

Sterling manages to gain back some of its earlier losses after strong UK PMI data

Data props up sterling after worst month since October

Sterling steadied above $1.29 today, gaining back some initial losses in London trade after the PMI index of sentiment among manufacturers came in well above forecasts.

Business • 01 Sep 17

Despite easing back from September's two-year high, output was still well above the long-running average of 51.5

British manufacturing output 'on a firm footing'

British manufacturing output remained "on a firm footing" last month as the plunging pound boosted exports, but caused costs to rise at their fastest pace for nearly 25 years.

Business • 01 Nov 16

Latest services PMI data reinforces expectations that the Bank of England will refrain from further bond buying

UK service sector grows much faster than expected

Britain's service sector grew much faster than expected in May with new business increasing at its fastest rate in over three years.

Business • 05 Jun 13

UK factory activity unexpectedly rebounds in Dec

British factory activity jumped unexpectedly in December to grow at its fastest pace since September 2011, raising the chance that the economy eked out growth at the end of 2012.

Business • 02 Jan 13

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