The business service sector has seen slight growth but expectations remain somber, the latest figures from the national statistics office CBS figures show.

Turnover in the sector grew 1.3% in the second quarter compared with the year-earlier period, the CBS said. Over the first half growth was 0.7%.
Travel agents and inspection agencies booked the best growth, with 9.4% and 5.9% respectively. Architects had the worst quarter with a drop of 10% in turnover.
The business service sector is experiencing a worsening economic climate and expects average turnover and prices across the sector to remain the same as 2011, but with fewer workers.