The S&P Global UK Services PMI was revised slightly higher to 48.8 in June 2026 from a preliminary estimate of 48.7, though below May's reading of 49.3. The data showed the services sector contracted for a second successive month, with the pace of decline accelerating to its steepest since January 2023. Total new work received fell for the fourth consecutive month and the rate of contraction accelerated to its fastest since November 2022. Survey respondents attributed weaker demand to global inflationary pressures linked to the Middle East conflict and heightened domestic political uncertainty. Export orders fell further in June, with weak demand from European clients continuing to outweigh robust sales to the United States. Employment numbers were again reduced and at the fastest pace since February. Both input and output inflation slowed, but remained solid overall. Business activity expectations for the year ahead improved slightly from May's 13-month low. source: S&P Global

Services PMI in the United Kingdom decreased to 48.80 points in June from 49.30 points in May of 2026. Services PMI in the United Kingdom averaged 53.07 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 48.80 points in June from 49.30 points in May of 2026. Services PMI in the United Kingdom is expected to be 49.60 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 Downturn Deepens in June
The S&P Global UK Services PMI was revised slightly higher to 48.8 in June 2026 from a preliminary estimate of 48.7, though below May's reading of 49.3. The data showed the services sector contracted for a second successive month, with the pace of decline accelerating to its steepest since January 2023. Total new work received fell for the fourth consecutive month and the rate of contraction accelerated to its fastest since November 2022. Survey respondents attributed weaker demand to global inflationary pressures linked to the Middle East conflict and heightened domestic political uncertainty. Export orders fell further in June, with weak demand from European clients continuing to outweigh robust sales to the United States. Employment numbers were again reduced and at the fastest pace since February. Both input and output inflation slowed, but remained solid overall. Business activity expectations for the year ahead improved slightly from May's 13-month low.
2026-07-03
UK Services Sector Surprises on the Downside
The S&P Global UK Services PMI fell to 48.7 in June 2026 from 49.3 in the prior month, missing market forecasts of 50.5, flash estimates showed. The data signaled the second consecutive month of downturn and the steepest since January 2023, as ongoing price pressures remain elevated and lower customer confidence dampened activity. New business volumes declined at a faster pace, driving a steeper fall in backlogs and headcount reductions. Input prices continued to rise sharply due to multiple inflation pressures, including elevated transport costs and IT equipment surcharges, although the overall rate of inflation eased from April’s high, leading to a slightly softer increase in selling prices.
2026-06-23
UK Services Sector Remains Stuck in Contraction
The S&P Global UK Services PMI was revised up to 49.3 in May 2026 from a flash estimate of 47.9, but down from April’s 52.7, signalling the first downturn since April last year. New orders fell for a third month amid persistently subdued domestic and overseas demand due to elevated economic and political uncertainty. Hospitality and transport highlighted weaker discretionary spending and higher input costs, while professional services cited rising client risk aversion. Service providers cut payrolls sharply, with job shedding the fastest since February. Input cost inflation remained elevated, easing only slightly from April’s 41-month high, driven by higher energy, fuel and transport costs as well as rising wages and technology expenses. Output price inflation eased from April’s 39-month peak as firms passed on higher costs. Business expectations for the year ahead fell to their weakest since April 2025, mainly reflecting concerns over rising price pressures.
2026-06-03