The United Kingdom’s services sector grew at a slightly slower pace in the latest reading of the Index of Services, according to data updated on 16 July 2026. The indicator eased to 0.7%, down from the previous level of 0.8%.
While the latest figure still points to expansion in the UK’s dominant services industry, the marginal decline suggests some softening in momentum. Investors and analysts are likely to watch upcoming releases closely for signs of whether this slowdown is temporary or the beginning of a broader cooling in the sector.