World & BusinessUK business activity growth reportedly slows as inflation pressure builds
The Economic Times reports that services companies raised prices at the fastest pace in four months, while energy price increases added to cost pressures.
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Reuters reports that a survey showed UK business activity growth slowing in September 2026 as inflation pressure increased. The Economic Times, citing an S&P Global survey, says services companies raised prices at the fastest pace in four months and reported accelerating cost pressures following energy price increases caused by the escalating conflict in Iran. It also cites economists warning that soaring government borrowing costs and rising inflation pressure threaten the outlook.
UK business activity growth reportedly slows as inflation pressure builds
The Economic Times reports that services companies raised prices at the fastest pace in four months, while energy price increases added to cost pressures.