UK businesses feeling more confident

British Chambers of Commerce  Q1 2012 Quarterly Economic Survey

  • Improvement on the results of Q4 2011
  • Growth still weak
  • More businesses looking to invest in employing more staff, training, and plant and machinery
  • Cashflow still a real problem
  • Domestic balances have improved
  • Exporting activity strengthened
  • Firms more optimistic about future recruitment
  • Confidence among businesses has increased