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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Anna Wise

UK services industry faces ‘short-lived’ rebound as costs rise sharply

Experts cautioned that the outlook for firms may be weaker after a rush of activity in April (PA) - (PA)

Growth in the UK’s services sector rebounded last month with business activity picking up, but firms face a “short-lived” recovery amid surging costs and lower demand linked to war in the Middle East, a new survey has shown.

Experts cautioned that the outlook for firms may be weaker after a rush of activity in April.

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