UK business’ expectations look brighter for 2025
More UK businesses are expecting a stronger start to 2025 than they did entering 2024, new research from Lloyds’ Business Barometer reveals.
More UK businesses are expecting a stronger start to 2025 than they did entering 2024, new research from Lloyds’ Business Barometer reveals.
Lloyds has revealed the UK’s most expensive streets of 2024, with Knightsbridge in London topping the list. A home in the sought-after area – home to high-end boutiques and luxury hotels - will set buyers back a staggering £21.4 million.
It’s a sad news day for scammers, as Lloyds reveals their customers are getting wise to fraudsters' tricks, with reports of online shopping scams fell by a fifth (20%) in the 12 months to the end of September.
The latest Lloyds Business Barometer found that confidence fell in November, with the index dipping three points to 41%. Considerably above the long-term average of 29%, the change followed a period of sustained positivity from businesses, as confidence reached the highest level reported since 2015 during May, July and August this year.
The latest Lloyds UK Sector Tracker reveals that in October, food and drink manufacturers recorded the fastest output growth of all sectors for the fourth consecutive month (65.3 vs. 66.1 in September).
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