Business confidence hits record high as firms see boost from pent-up demand

Business confidence hits record high as firms see boost from pent-up demand

Confidence among Britain's biggest businesses has hit a record high according to new figures published as parts of the economy reopen from lockdown.A quarterly poll by Deloitte of finance directors at leading UK companies showed optimism was at its highest level since the survey was launched 13 years ago.

Sentiment has been boosted by the success of Britain's mass vaccination programme with the pandemic now seen as having less of a negative impact than previously feared.



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