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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 April 2021 and 16 July 2021.

East of England Business Confidence Index reaches historic high in East of England. East Midlands Confidence reaches record level, underpinned by strong sales outlook. London Strong sales outlook helps lift business confidence to record high. Northern England Business confidence rises to its highest ever level. North West Business confidence improves but labour market concerns are rising. Scotland Business confidence firmly in positive territory but slightly below UK average. South East South East businesses among the most optimistic in the UK. South West Business confidence reaches new heights in the South West. Wales Strong sales outlook helps lift Welsh business confidence further. West Midlands West Midlands’ Business Confidence Index reaches record level. Yorkshire & Humber Business confidence firmly positive but below UK average.

Economic summits – Regional event pages

Regional teams from across the UK held economic summits that analyse the latest ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor results. These summits have also provided the platform for local panel discussions to take place.

 
 Economic summits