UK Services Sector Weakens as Inflation Pressures Rise
The S&P Global UK Services PMI for December 2025 dropped to 51.4, below the provisional estimate of 52.1, indicating weaker business activity. Rising input costs and output prices suggest continued inflationary pressures, complicating the Bank of England's interest rate decisions.
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The UK's services sector, the largest contributor to the country's economy, exhibited unexpected weakness in December 2025. The S&P Global UK Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) final reading came in at 51.4, falling short of the provisional estimate of 52.1. This lower-than-expected figure signals subdued business activity in a sector crucial to the nation's economic health.
