British Business Confidence Hits Three-Year Low Amid Economic Concerns
British business confidence has plummeted to its lowest level in three years, as revealed by a survey from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Despite government efforts to stimulate growth, the confidence index fell to -11.1 in Q4 2025, marking the sixth consecutive quarterly decline.
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Business confidence in the United Kingdom 
GB has reached its lowest point in three years, according to the latest survey by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). The business confidence index plummeted to -11.1 in the fourth quarter of 2025, down from -7.3 in the previous quarter. This marks the sixth consecutive quarter of declining confidence, reflecting a growing pessimism among UK businesses.
GB has reached its lowest point in three years, according to the latest survey by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). The business confidence index plummeted to -11.1 in the fourth quarter of 2025, down from -7.3 in the previous quarter. This marks the sixth consecutive quarter of declining confidence, reflecting a growing pessimism among UK businesses.
