UK Index of Services: May 2025
UK services output rose +0.1% MoM in May 2025, following a -0.3% decline in April and a +0.4% gain in March. Over the three months to May, services output increased +0.4%.
- 10 of 14 sectors grew MoM, led by information & communication (+2.0%) and legal services (+6.1%).
- Computer programming and consultancy rose +3.0% MoM, contributing positively.
- Wholesale & retail trade fell -1.5% MoM, with retail trade down -2.7%, the largest drag.
- In the 3-month period, admin & support services saw the strongest gain (+3.2%), driving overall growth.