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Business confidence in Scotland dips slightly on previous month

Scotland is the only UK nation to record a lower reading for business confidence compared to January figures, it can be revealed. Companies reported a lull in confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down three points at 42%, and ...

28 Feb 2022 at 01:55

Scotland

Business confidence plunges in Scotland as war and inflation pressures mount

Business confidence in Scotland plunged in March as the Ukraine war and soaring energy prices helped to “create a myriad of headwinds” for the nation’s firms. Confidence north of the border fell 18 points during March to 17%, according to the ...

31 Mar 2022 at 01:25

City

Businesses pessimistic about Government support as output shrinks

Inflation concerns and fears of surging energy prices are taking a heavy toll on businesses despite the Government’s pledges to cover a proportion of costs, new research has shown. For half of small businesses, fuel and energy costs remain ...

10 Oct 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Business confidence up in Scotland despite rising inflation and costs

Business confidence in Scotland has risen 11 points in April to 28%, despite increasing inflation and costs, according to a new report. The Bank of Scotland report said companies cited higher confidence in their own prospects ...

29 Apr 2022 at 01:55

City

Business confidence recovering but ‘dark clouds’ on horizon – survey

Business confidence is being restored after plummeting at the end of last year, but “dark clouds” are on the horizon as costs remain high, according to a new report. Sentiment improved among small business owners and sole ...

02 May 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

‘Worrying picture’ for retail and tourism services over price rises – survey

The retail and tourism industries have the highest number of firms in Scotland facing a hike in prices amid a widespread dip in business confidence, a new report has shown. The latest data from a business report by the ...

19 Jan 2023 at 09:17

UK businesses ‘optimistic about future’ as activity grows post-election

A rebound in business confidence following the General Election has helped drive stronger activity across the UK’s private sector this month, according to a new survey. The S&P Global flash UK composite purchasing ...

24 Jul 2024 at 11:19

Scotland

Business confidence has surged in July, reports shows

Business confidence in Scotland has surged in July, driven by increased optimism in both business prospects and the economy, according to a report. The latest Bank of Scotland business barometer shows business ...

31 Jul 2024 at 00:01

City

Business confidence slides to almost two-year low after Budget

Confidence among UK businesses has slid to its weakest level for almost two years, according to new figures. The latest business trends report by accounting and advisory firm BDO said it also witnessed the ...

09 Dec 2024 at 10:16

Scotland

More than half of businesses concerned over increased taxation, survey shows

More than half of respondents to a key business survey have raised fears of increased taxation. The quarterly economic indicator report from the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC), along with the Fraser ...

15 Oct 2024 at 00:01

British businesses grow at slowest rate in 11 months amid Budget uncertainty

Activity across the UK’s private sector slipped to an 11-month low in October, amid growing business uncertainty ahead of the Autumn Budget. The S&P Global flash UK composite purchasing managers’ index ...

25 Oct 2024 at 09:41

Business confidence remains weak after NI and wage cost hikes, says BCC

Business confidence remains fragile after firms swallowed the jump in tax and labour costs in April, according to new research. A survey by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) found that most firms ...

04 Jul 2025 at 11:10

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