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 18 October to 14 January 2022.

East of England Business confidence has fallen, but remains in positive territory. East Midlands Business sentiment weakens as labour market challenges surge. London Business confidence is still high despite labour market challenges. Northern England Robust sales growth expected as business confidence remains high. North West Sharp rises in investment despite a weakening of confidence. Scotland Business confidence, although still positive, has fallen considerably. South East Businesses confidence remains high, reflecting healthy sales outlook. South West Business confidence weakens for second successive quarter. Wales Business confidence remains high as sales conditions improve. West Midlands Business confidence lifted by strong domestic sales outlook. Yorkshire & Humber Despite widespread challenges, business confidence remains positive.

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.

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