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Confidence is improving across most UK businesses, according to the latest business surveys, although manufacturers are less optimistic. Business lobby group the CBI said the economy was moving from “flat to growth”, although it kept its forecast for growth this year at 1%. Meanwhile, accountancy firm BDO said business confidence improved in April, particularly in the services sector. [...]

Confidence among UK businesses hit its lowest level in at least 21 years last month, a survey suggests. Accountancy firm BDO, which published the survey, said it suggests the economy will struggle to grow in the first quarter of this year. That is despite signs of improvement in the labour market, it said, with firms [...]

Business leaders claim that Leicestershire is in a strong position – despite the worsening economy. Figures released yesterday showed the size of the UK economy fell by 0.7 per cent in the three months to June — more than three times as much as analysts had expected. The official figures marked the third quarter of contraction and [...]