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ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor (BCM): North East
The latest national Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) shows that the Iran War significantly dented confidence as it dropped to a near four-year low and suffered its sixth successive negative quarterly score. Companies reported rising costs pressures, weaker expected sales and profits growth for the coming year, while late payment concerns hit a five-year high.
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ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor (BCM): North East
- 23 Jul 2026
The latest national Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) shows that the Iran War significantly dented confidence as it dropped to a near four-year low and suffered its sixth successive negative quarterly score. Companies reported rising costs pressures, weaker expected sales and profits growth for the coming year, while late payment concerns hit a five-year high.
North East BCM Q2 Regional Director's insights
- 22 Jul 2026
- Kim Johnston
Kim Johnson, ICAEW Regional Director for the North East, gives her insight on the 2026 Q2 Business Confidence Monitor Report.