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UK headed for downturn as Brexit worries hit services

Britain's economy looks likely to shrink over the coming months, after Brexit worries caused the dominant services sector to contract for the first time in nearly three years, a survey showed today.
Business • 03 Apr 19

UK services businesses' first profit rise in in 2 years

Businesses in the UK's dominant services sector reported the first rise in profits in more than two years during the past quarter, in a contrast with downbeat official data released last week.
Business • 26 Feb 18

UK services sector weaker in January, 1.8% GDP in 2016

Britain's powerhouse services sector saw output drop in January, as British moviegoers hung back after Christmas.
Business • 31 Mar 17

UK services sector shows strong growth in June

The UK's service sector grew at the fastest rate in more than two years in June, a survey showed today.
Business • 03 Jul 13

UK services sector grows in May

Britain's dominant services sector grew at an unexpectedly steady pace in May and retailers saw a solid bounce-back in sales.
Business • 07 Jun 12

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