East Midlands Firms Balance Rising Sales with Hiring Strain

East Midlands firms balance rising sales with hiring strain

Businesses across the East Midlands reported modest sales growth at the start of 2026, alongside continued pressure on costs and recruitment, according to the latest Quarterly Economic Survey. Hundreds of firms from a range of sectors took part in the research, which is delivered by the East Midlands Chamber in partnership with the University of […]

Recruitment challenges and mounting price pressure reported by East Midlands firms in latest research - East Midlands Chamber

Sales within the UK and overseas are up 4% but more firms in the region say finding suitable staff is a challenge, up from six to seven out of ten, while 3% more are considering raising their prices – East Midlands Chamber’s first Quarterly Economic Survey of 2026 reveals ‘more caution than confidence’.   Hundreds of East Midlands businesses, across a wide range of sectors, participated in the Chamber research, which is delivered in partnership …