Mapping the UK Business Outlook and Market Predictions

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ANSR July UK PRs

Trading services were asked how their turnover in February 2026 compared to January 2026, leaving out any seasonal trading. Information are outlined in the middle of the period of each wave. Around a quarter (25%) of trading businesses reported a decline in their turnover in February 2026 when compared with the previous month.

These movements follow the trend seen in previous years when a peak in December is followed by a down pattern in January and February. The markets with the highest percentage reporting a reduction in turnover in February 2026 were: the lodging and food service activities industry (41%) the other services market (35%) the human health and social work activities industry (34%) Around 16% of trading businesses reported that their turnover increased in February 2026, which was broadly stable with January 2026.

ANSR July UK PRs

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For trading businesses with 10 or more employees, 27% reported that their turnover had reduced, down 6 portion points from January 2026, and down 2 portion points from February 2025. More than one in 5 (24%) organizations reported that their turnover had increased, which was broadly stable with January.