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Small firms face renewed pressure despite slight confidence lift

Summary by East Midlands Business Link

Small business confidence in the UK showed a modest improvement in early 2026 but remains firmly negative, with rising costs expected to weigh heavily on the months ahead. The Federation of Small Businesses’ Small Business Index rose to -53 in the first quarter of 2026, up from -71 at the end of 2025. Despite the […]

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Small firms face renewed pressure despite slight confidence lift

Small business confidence in the UK showed a modest improvement in early 2026 but remains firmly negative, with rising costs expected to weigh heavily on the months ahead. The Federation of Small Businesses’ Small Business Index rose to -53 in the first quarter of 2026, up from -71 at the end of 2025.

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Business Link Magazine broke the news in 22 hours ago on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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