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Optimism slumps but growth plans still afoot
The Journal
|August 29, 2025
CONFIDENCE among North East businesses slumped in August but bosses are still looking at ways to grow, according to new research.
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More than 100 firms in the region were asked for their sentiments as part of the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. It shows overall confidence fell 18 points to 55% during the month, compared with 73% in July, bringing the region in line with businesses nationally, which saw a two point rise to 54%.
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