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UK firms stay upbeat, helped by retail rebound, Lloyds survey shows

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By Andy Bruce (Reuters) – British business confidence held steady this month, matching February’s six-month high and adding to tentative signs of an uptick in the economy in early 2025, a survey showed on Monday. The Lloyds Bank Business Barometer stayed at 49% in March, with a particular strong showing for retailers – chiming with official data last week that showed an unexpected surge in retail sales volumes in February. Businesses’ confidence…

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UK firms stay upbeat, helped by retail rebound, Lloyds survey shows

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