The UK Economy on Firmer Footing Amid Rising Services Sector Activity and Consumer Confidence – Business Live The latest batch of economic data has painted a more optimistic picture of the UK's prospects.
Retail sales took a 0. 5% hit in July, but the services sector is showing signs of growth, fueled by consumer confidence that has reached its highest level in two years.
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), all main sectors apart from motor fuel saw an increase in sales over the past three months.