The UK service sector logged a strong rebound in March as activity, new orders and employment picked up from February, final data from IHS Markit showed on Wednesday.
The services Purchasing Managers' Index advanced to 56.3 from 49.5 in February. The flash reading was 56.8.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.