Services output growth for the three months to November 2023 was estimated to have been flat at 0.0% when compared with the three months to August 2023. The main positive contributing sectors over the three months to November 2023 were "education" (1.5%) and "human health and social work activities" (1.4%), with both sectors being affected by recent industrial action over recent months. The main negative contributing sectors over the three months to November 2023 period were "information and communication" (down 0.7%), "arts, entertainment and recreation" (down 3.1%), and "other services activities" (down 2.4%). ... (full story)