2026年2月,联合王国私营部门在订单和信心不断上升的驱动下增长,但由于成本压力和自动化,就业机会继续减少。 UK private sector grew in Feb 2026, driven by rising orders and confidence, but job losses continued due to cost pressures and automation.

2026年2月,联合王国私营部门活动加速,联合王国全球综合生产指数上升至53.9(是2024年4月以来最高的),表明制造业和服务业都在扩大。 UK private sector activity accelerated in February 2026, with the S&P Global UK Composite PMI rising to 53.9—the highest since April 2024—indicating expansion in both manufacturing and services. 增长的驱动因素是更强劲的新订单,特别是出口订单,以及商业信心的提高,尽管就业人数连续17个月继续下降,主要是由于成本压力、需求疲软和冻结雇用,服务业的就业人数减少。 Growth was driven by stronger new orders, particularly in exports, and improved business confidence, though employment continued to decline for the 17th consecutive month, mainly in services due to cost pressures, weak demand, and hiring freezes. 尽管产出和需求不断增长,公司仍然通过自动化而不是雇用来注重生产力,突出劳动力市场的持久挑战。 Despite rising output and demand, companies are focusing on productivity through automation rather than hiring, highlighting persistent labor market challenges.