Proactive Investors - The UK’s services sector posted its strongest monthly performance since last May, latest figures showed.
The UK services PMI index rose to 54.3 in January, up from 53.4 in December, the third month running it’s been over 50 points (showing growth), and an eight-month high.
Tim Moore, economics director at S&P Global Market Intelligence. said: "The revival in UK service sector performance gained momentum at the start of 2024, with output growth accelerating to its fastest for eight months amid stronger business and consumer spending."
"New orders have also rebounded this winter as receding recession risks and looser financial conditions led to greater willingness-to-spend among clients," he added.
Moore pointed out inflationary pressures subsided during January, despite stronger demand conditions.
"Latest data indicated that total input costs increased at one of the slowest rates seen in the past three years. Softer cost inflation reflected lower energy and fuel costs, alongside falling raw material prices."