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UK service sector growth hits four-month high but cost pressures ramp up

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Thursday 03 Sep 2026

(Sharecast News) - The UK services sector grew in August at the fastest pace since April, but cost pressures ramped up, according to a survey released on Thursday.
The S&P Global services PMI business activity index rose to 52.5 from 52.1 in July. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a...

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