Barclays index shows UK business confidence rises to 63% in Q2 2026
Reuters2026/08/27 09:21- Barclays’ Q2 2026 Business Prosperity Index showed UK business confidence rose to 63% from 57% in Q1.
- Investment plans strengthened, with 56% expecting to increase spending in the next 12 months; 46% likely to seek new finance.
- Anonymized client data showed larger firms increased borrowing in Q2, with loan counts up 3.2% and lending values up 9.3%.
- Survey flagged policy uncertainty as a constraint, with calls for clearer direction on tax, digital infrastructure, and skills.
- Support for regional decision-making increased, with 60% backing devolution; 34% expected to benefit from the No.10 North initiative.
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