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ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor (BCM): Scotland

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): Scotland
  • Report
  • 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.
Scotland BCM Q2 Regional Directors insights
  • Article
  • 22 Jul 2026
Kim Johnston, ICAEW Regional Director Scotland, discusses insights for the Scotland region from the latest ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) Q2 2026.
Scottish Manifesto: key actions for growth
  • Article
  • 30 Mar 2026
ICAEW Scotland has sent a list of recommendations to Scotland’s parliament in its Scottish Manifesto, outlining the major steps needed to improve conditions for businesses. Its suggestions have relevancy beyond the region.