Britain's services sector returned to growth in July, with the S&P Global Services PMI rising to 52.1 as stronger domestic demand and easing cost pressures boosted activity. Improved business optimism and softer inflation supported UK and European equities, although employment and export demand remained weak, according to Reuters.

A rise in new business and export orders helped maintain growing demand and strong production over the month.

Manufacturing has a share of over 17% in GVA. Both the indices are derived from responses collected among purchasing executives of 400 companies

Britain's services sector returned to growth in July, with the S&P Global Services PMI rising to 52.1 as stronger domestic demand and easing cost pressures boosted activity.…