South East business confidence dips but firms remain focused on growth

South East business confidence dips but firms remain focused on growth

According to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds, confidence in the South East fell by one point to 44 per cent in April.

London businesses focus on innovation despite confidence dip during April

Business confidence in London fell 10 points during April to 51%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. Companies in London reported lower confidence in their own trading outlook month-on-month, down seven points at 59%. When taken alongside their optimism in the economy, down 15 points to 42%, this gives a headline confidence reading of 51% (vs. 61% in March). April’s figures mean that London continues its two-year trend of ou…