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AI-generated image: UK business confidence falls to 18-month low on labour costs, tax concerns and weak demand

UK business confidence falls to 18-month low on labour costs, tax concerns and weak demand

S&P Global survey shows UK private sector confidence at an 18-month low in June 2026

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Rosie White
11 JUL · 3 min read
AI-generated image: Businesses see through the tax and spend trap

Businesses see through the tax and spend trap

UK business optimism fell to 26 per cent in June 2026, the lowest since February 2025 according to the S&P Global survey.

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Alice Johnson
11 JUL · 3 min read
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