UK Business Confidence Monitor: regional

Quarterly analysis on each UK region covering growth, investment, and business confidence. The findings are based on telephone interviews with ICAEW Chartered Accountants that took place between 19 October 2020 and 15 January 2021.

East of England Business confidence has improved, amid challenging conditions East Midlands Sentiment seems to be turning around after a challenging year for sales, profits and jobs London Conditions remain difficult but businesses in London are optimistic for the year ahead Northern England Post-Brexit trading worries weighing on company confidence North West Following a challenging a year, companies are optimistic for 2021 Scotland Companies confident of a return to growth this year, following a dismal 2020 South East South East businesses the most confident across the UK South West Business confidence recovers after a record fall in domestic sales Wales After a tough year, business confidence improves West Midlands After a difficult past year, businesses expect a strong rebound in sales Yorkshire & Humber Exports and business confidence weaker than in any other region