Business confidence in the UK remains weak following April’s National Insurance rise, with just 49 per cent of firms expecting turnover growth, according to the BCC Q2 2025 survey.
Tax (56 per cent) and inflation (52 per cent) top concerns, while labour costs remain high.
Sales and investment show little improvement.
Businesses urge the government to reduce tax burdens and reform regulation.
Tax (56 per cent) and inflation (52 per cent) top concerns, while labour costs remain high.
Sales and investment show little improvement.
Businesses urge the government to reduce tax burdens and reform regulation.
