British services offers a respite for Rachel Reeves before the growth of spring

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The services of the British private sector helped his speech to grow more than expected in March and hit the highest speed in six months, the government hit a positive note before the summer statement on Wednesday.

The UK S & P composite admission index, the event of the private sector health, rose to 52 in March, and in February, in February, in the highest level in February.

It was higher than 50 levels that separate growth and contraction and were higher than the 50.3 forecast of economists questioned by Reuters.

S & P General Business Economist Chris Williamson in the global market, said: “A rise in business activities in March brings some good news for the Government Chancellor The expression of springPreturns a respite from the final flow of economic data. “

But he noted that the improvement was “only managed by small pockets growth“In particular, consumer-facilities and manufacturers in financial services continue to fight economic headlines at home and abroad.