BCC survey shows improved confidence 'yet to translate into improvement of business conditions'

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Most UK businesses expect sales to rise over the coming year, despite seeing no growth over the past three months, according to a new survey

The BCC said business concerns about inflation had fallen for the first time in two years - the proportion planning to raise prices has dropped from 60% to 55%.The gloomiest picture was from shops and hospitality firms - 38% and 32% respectively reported a drop in sales.

"The government's new energy support package represents a drop of 85% in the financial help available to businesses. We reiterate our calls for increased, targeted support for those firms who desperately need it. "To ensure competition in the business energy sector, and solve market failures, government must also ensure Ofgem has the necessary powers to properly regulate the industry.

 

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