Mumbai, May 6 -- The UK services sector showed a modest improvement in April 2026, with business activity picking up slightly, according to the latest PMI data. The S&P Global UK Services PMI Business Activity Index rose to 52.7 from 50.5 in March, signalling moderate expansion. However, growth remained slower compared to earlier in the year.
Demand conditions remained weak, with new business largely unchanged after a slight decline in March. Both domestic and export demand were affected by rising costs, global uncertainty, and disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. Some firms also reported reduced export sales due to weaker demand from the region and business travel challenges.
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