Fewer businesses expect sales rise in 2026 as confidence drops

Shrewsbury high street

Source: Shrewbury

Business confidence has deteriorated within SMEs, with companies reducing investment in response to tax increases and rising labour costs, a leading survey has found.

Only 46% of companies anticipated increased sales this year, the lowest level in three years.

 

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