UK business confidence hits highest since March

British business confidence rose to its highest level since March this month supported by stronger customer demand and a positive economic outlook. Lloyds reported that its monthly index increased by 4 points to 53 percent in August.

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Shoppers walk past at a branch of the British clothing and food retailer Marks & Spencer on Oxford Street in London, Britain, December 28, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infante

British business confidence rose to +53% in August, hitting its highest level since March across the United Kingdom. The monthly Lloyds Business and Commercial Banking survey showed a 4-point increase above its 12-month average of +47%. The uptick reflects strengthening customer demand and broader economic optimism that supports corporate expansion plans.

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