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Business News Round Up (06/01/2026)

IoD: Confidence improves in December, but hiring and investment remain under pressure

The IoD Directors’ Economic Confidence Index, which measures …

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Business News Round Up (05/01/2026)

Demand for UK manufacturing finally outweighs rising costs

The final manufacturing PMI for December on the back of an increase …

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Business News Round Up (11/12/2025)

Business investment in Scotland hits 20-year high

A new report has shown that business investment in Scotland has risen to …

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Business News Round Up (09/12/2025)

Rate of North West start-ups declines in November, new R3 research shows

The number of new business start-ups in the …

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Business News Round Up (08/11/2025)

Prime office rents in regional office markets rose at record pace in 2025

Prime rents in the 15 key regional …

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Business News Round Up (04/12/2025)

OECD warns of tax and spending headwinds

A global think tank has warned the Chancellor that her tax and spend …