NatWest tracker shows UK business activity expands in 10 of 12 regions in July

Reuters2026/08/12 11:38

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NatWest’s July Growth Tracker showed business activity rose in 10 of 12 UK regions, versus three in June.
London led with a 55.3 Business Activity Index; South East followed at 53.2; Northern Ireland at 51.4.
Scotland contracted at 47.3; Yorkshire & Humber slipped to 49.1, the only other region below the 50 growth line.
Input cost inflation eased across all regions, reducing upside risks to headline inflation and lowering the chance of near-term rate hikes.
Backlogs fell in 11 regions, signaling limited capacity strain; business expectations improved across most areas for the year ahead.

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NatWest tracker shows UK business activity expands in 10 of 12 regions in July

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