Lloyds barometer shows UK business confidence drops to 44% in April
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- Lloyds Business Barometer showed overall UK business confidence fell 11 points to 44% in April, remaining above long-term average of 30%.
- Wider economic confidence posted largest drop since April 2020, down 17 points to 33% amid inflation, global uncertainty, higher interest rates.
- Firms’ own trading outlook eased 6 points to 54%, with 63% expecting stronger output over next year.
- Growth plans stayed focused on investment in technology, training, AI, while over a third considered entering new markets.
- Hiring intentions stabilized, with 57% planning to increase headcount.
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