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  • World Cup boost fails to land UK services sector on front foot

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    A World Cup boost failed to drag the UK’s services sector to growth last month after it recorded its fastest rate of decline in three-and-a-half years as businesses braced for the Andy Burnham coronation. The latest Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) from S&P Global showed a reading of 48.8 in June, falling from 49.3 in May.  [...]

    Andy Burnham speaking at a press conference, addressing current issues, wearing a suit and tie, with a serious expression.

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