Release:UK index of services: Apr 2017

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30 June 2017 09:30

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Monthly movements in gross value added (GVA) for the service industries, which overall account for around 78% of UK GDP.

Publications

  • Index of Services, UK: April 2017

    Monthly movements in output for the services industries: distribution, hotels and restaurants; transport, storage and communication; business services and finance; and government and other services.

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Chancellor of the Exchequer HMT 21 hrs
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Chief Economic Adviser HMT 21 hrs
Special Advisor HMT 21 hrs
Press Secretary to the Chancellor HMT 21 hrs
Duty Press Officer HMT 21 hrs
Briefing Official HMT 21 hrs
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Principal Private Secretary to the Chancellor HMT 21 hrs
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Governor Bank of England 21 hrs
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Governor's Private Secretary Bank of England 21 hrs
Governor's Assistant Private Secretary Bank of England 21 hrs
Governor's Economic Assistant Bank of England 21 hrs
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