The S&P Global UK Services PMI fell to 51.7 in September 2026 from 52.5 in August, below market forecasts of 52, flash estimates showed. The latest reading pointed to a slower expansion of overall service sector output, with growth hitting a three-month low. Service providers cited weak domestic conditions and geopolitical uncertainty as constraints on activity growth, although demand for technology services provided some support. New business volumes posted a renewed decline amid budget constraints, while export sales fell further. Employment numbers also continued to decrease in September, amid higher operating costs, efficiency gains, and a lack of pressure on business capacity. On the price front, input cost pressures strengthened, mainly on account of fuel prices. Business confidence among service providers eased slightly in September amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, although some firms remained optimistic about the longer-term outlook and a rebound in sales. source: S&P Global

Services PMI in the United Kingdom decreased to 52 points in September from 52.50 points in August of 2026. Services PMI in the United Kingdom averaged 53.06 points from 2007 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 62.90 points in May of 2021 and a record low of 13.40 points in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Services PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Services PMI in the United Kingdom decreased to 52 points in September from 52.50 points in August of 2026. Services PMI in the United Kingdom is expected to be 51.70 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United Kingdom Services PMI is projected to trend around 53.00 points in 2027 and 52.80 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



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United Kingdom Services PMI
The S&P Global/CIPS UK Services PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) is based on data collected from companies in the transport and communication sector, financial intermediation, business services, personal services, computing and IT and hotels and restaurants. The index tracks variables such as sales, employment, inventories and prices. A reading above 50 indicates that the services sector is generally expanding; below 50 indicates that it is generally declining. This is only a limited sample of PMI headline data displayed on the Customer’s service, under licence from S&P Global. Full historic PMI headline data and all other PMI sub-index data and histories are available on subscription from S&P Global. Contact economics@spglobal.com for more details.

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UK Services Activity Slows More than Expected
The S&P Global UK Services PMI fell to 51.7 in September 2026 from 52.5 in August, below market forecasts of 52, flash estimates showed. The latest reading pointed to a slower expansion of overall service sector output, with growth hitting a three-month low. Service providers cited weak domestic conditions and geopolitical uncertainty as constraints on activity growth, although demand for technology services provided some support. New business volumes posted a renewed decline amid budget constraints, while export sales fell further. Employment numbers also continued to decrease in September, amid higher operating costs, efficiency gains, and a lack of pressure on business capacity. On the price front, input cost pressures strengthened, mainly on account of fuel prices. Business confidence among service providers eased slightly in September amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, although some firms remained optimistic about the longer-term outlook and a rebound in sales.
2026-09-23
UK Services Activity Expands Modestly in August
The S&P Global UK Services PMI was revised slightly down to 52.5 in August 2026 from a flash estimate of 52.8, marking a modest improvement from July's 52.1. The latest reading signalled a moderate expansion of overall service sector output, the strongest in four months. New orders expanded marginally in August, signalling a modest improvement in demand as business and consumer spending recovered. Export sales remained under pressure, declining for a sixth consecutive month amid subdued European demand and geopolitical uncertainty. Meanwhile, employment fell at the slowest pace since October 2025. Input cost inflation picked up from July’s five-month low amid higher fuel, transport, wage, food and technology costs. Output prices rose sharply and at a faster pace. Business optimism strengthened for the third month running to its highest since February, shrugging off elevated inflation and ongoing uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict.
2026-09-03
UK Services Activity Surprises on the Upside
The S&P Global UK Services PMI rose to 52.8 in August 2026 from 52.1 in July, contrasting with market forecasts of 51.8, flash estimates showed. The data showed the services sector expanded for a second successive month, with the pace of growth accelerating to its steepest since February, amid an improvement in demand conditions. Sunny weather and technology investment reportedly supported business activity, despite lingering concerns over Middle East tensions and domestic government policy. Employment continued to decline, but the rate of job losses was only marginal and the least marked since October 2025. On the price front, service providers faced stronger input cost pressures, driven mainly by higher fuel and transportation costs, alongside rising wages and utility bills. Lastly, business confidence improved further, bolstered by stronger order books and hopes for a sustained recovery in economic conditions at home and abroad.
2026-08-21