UK flash PMI signals fastest growth for a year in August despite persistent job cuts – S&P Global

1. UK flash PMI signals fastest growth for a year in August despite persistent job cuts  S&P Global
2. Strongest rise in UK business activity in a year while hiring falls; WH Smith shares crash 40% on accounting error – business live  The Guardian
3. FTSE 100 Live: London index drops after testing 9,300, despite stronger PMI data  Proactive Investors
4. Sterling firms against dollar after strong business activity data  MarketScreener
5. UK PMIs: Economy “riding wave of unexpected vigour” but may be temporary “sugar rush”  FXStreet

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