英国服务业在2月份扩张，原因是裁员和通胀压力，降息因中东局势紧张而推迟。 UK services sector expanded in February amid job cuts and inflation pressures, with rate cuts delayed due to Middle East tensions.

英国服务业在二月份增长，标普全球采购经理指数（PMI）为53.9，显示出扩张，尽管较一月份略有下降。 The UK services sector grew in February, with the S&P Global PMI at 53.9, indicating expansion despite a slight decline from January. 国内需求刺激了活动,但国际订单停滞不前。 Domestic demand fueled activity, but international orders stagnated. 由于成本压力和自动化程度的提高,第17个连续月继续削减工作,这是自2010年以来历时最长的。 Job cuts continued for the 17th straight month—the longest streak since 2010—due to cost pressures and increased automation. 包括工资和技术费用在内的投入成本不断上涨助长了通货膨胀,而专家警告中东紧张局势可能会加剧通货膨胀,并将英格兰银行预期的减速推迟到4月。 Rising input costs, including wages and technology expenses, contributed to inflation, while experts warn Middle East tensions could worsen inflation and delay expected Bank of England rate cuts to April.