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Topic: business-confidence

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Tuesday, 6/30, 01:43 AM

UK Business Confidence Slips as Firms Fret Over Costs and Taxes

British business confidence fell again in June, with companies pointing to rising labor costs, higher taxes and soft demand, according to the closely watched Lloyds Business Barometer.
It's a worrying signal: when firms turn gloomy, hiring and investment tend to follow.

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