SME optimism falls for first time in a year
The UK’s small and medium-sized (SME) manufacturers saw optimism deteriorate for the first time in over a year, new figures reveal.
According to the latest CBI SME Trends Survey, SME manufacturers reported another firm rise in new orders, underpinned by both export and domestic demand.
While firms still expect to cut back on investment in buildings and plant & machinery, investment intentions for the year ahead haven’t deteriorated materially further and remain above their long-run averages. Growth in headcount and hirin... You can carry on reading TheBusinessDesk.com for free, but you have reached the maximum number of pages an unregistered user can view. To register for an account, click here or login below...
