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UK business activity grows at the fastest pace for eight months, early figures show

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First reported on Friday 23 October 2026 at 06:20 EDT by The Independent·Latest article on Friday 23 October 2026 at 06:20 EDT

Summary

UK business activity grew at the fastest pace for eight months, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported on Friday 23 October. New early figures showed that firms were boosted by the sharpest rise in new work for two years, according to both outlets.

Latest: UK business activity grew at the fastest pace for eight months, new early figures showing that firms were boosted by the sharpest rise in new work for two years, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.

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  1. Friday 23 October

    UK business activity grew at the fastest pace for eight months, new early figures showing that firms were boosted by the sharpest rise in new work for two years, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.