Surge in confidence among North West firms

Summary

Business confidence among North West firms is surging as we enter the autumn months, the latest Lloyds Business Barometer .

According to the monthly survey, business confidence in the North West rose by 10 points to 59% in August. Firms' optimism in the economy climbed 20 points to 60%, while confidence in their own trading prospects held steady at 58%.

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