Business confidence in the South West fell by two points during December to 36%. According to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, companies in the South West reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down six points to 46%. However, their optimism in the economy was up three points to 26%, giving a headline confidence reading of 36%. Businesses in the region have said their top target areas for growth in the next months are entering new markets, at 36%, investing in their teams, 34%, and introducing new technology, 28%. The Business Barometer, which surveys 1,200…
