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title: "UK data shows modest recovery in service sector"
type: "News"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/285342771.md"
description: "UK's service PMI rose to 52.7 in April from March's 50.5, indicating moderate expansion in the service sector. The S&P Global UK PMI Composite Output Index also increased to 52.6, suggesting a recovery in output levels. However, new business intakes remain subdued, with concerns over the Middle East conflict impacting confidence. Tim Moore from S&P Global noted that while there is a modest recovery, it may be short-lived due to ongoing challenges."
datetime: "2026-05-06T09:01:18.000Z"
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# UK data shows modest recovery in service sector

UK's service PMI at 52.7 in April, up from March's 11-month low of 50.5 and signalled a moderateexpansion of service sector output. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global UK PMI Composite Output Index registered 52.6, up from 50.3 in March and indicative of a moderate upturn in output levels. The S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI climbed to 53.7 in April...

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