UK private sector activity rises in February despite ongoing job losses: S&P Global

UK private sector activity rises in February despite ongoing job losses: S&P Global Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock UK private sector output expanded in February, according to the latest data from S&P Global reported. The Flash UK PMI Composite Output Index rose to 53.9, up from 53.7 in January, marking a 22-month high. Manufacturing output strengthened to 53.6 from 51.6 in January, a 17-month high. Services output eased slightly to 53.9 from 54.0, a 2-month low. New orders increased fo ...