UK mid-market business growth hits 22-month high in September, NatWest says
Bitget2026/10/20 12:54- NatWest's tracker showed UK mid-market business activity grew at its fastest pace in 22 months in September 2026.
- The activity index rose to 56.2 from 52.4 in August, remaining above the 50 growth threshold for a third consecutive month.
- Services led the expansion with an index reading of 57.0; manufacturing registered 52.2.
- The SME activity index improved to 49.8 from 47.8, signaling near-stabilization but remaining below the growth threshold.
- Mid-market hiring reached its strongest pace in 22 months, though rising fuel and wage costs threatened the recovery.
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