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fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

IoD: business confidence ticks up in December, but hiring and investment remain under pressure

Business confidence improved modestly in December but firms continue hiring freezes and delay investment due to cost pressures, taxation, and regulatory uncertainty.
fromBusiness Matters
6 months ago

Confidence in short supply among bosses as tax hikes shake business outlook

"The Directors' Economic Confidence Index, a key barometer of UK business sentiment, dropped to -53 in June 2025, down from -35 in May, marking a significant deterioration in optimism among company directors."
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