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UK economy gains traction in August, underpinned by services sector

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Friday 21 Aug 2026

(Sharecast News) - The UK economy gained traction in August, underpinned by growth in the services sector, according to a survey released on Friday.

The S&P Global flash UK PMI composite output index rose to 52.5 from 52.2 in July, coming in above the 50 mark that separates contraction from...

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