Prospects for the UK service industry remained bright after a survey showed the 11th successive month of expansion in the sector.
The key activity index from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply was 59.5 last month, marginally lower than the 59.8 seen a month earlier.
Any reading above 50 indicates growth.
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