The BCC’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey shows measures of UK business confidence and business conditions slightly improved in Q2 2024, albeit from a very low base. 38% of firms (compared with 36% in Q1) said they had seen an increase in domestic sales over the previous three months, while 43% reported no change and 20% a decrease. After a static picture in Q1, business confidence has also increased slightly in Q2. 58% of UK firms say they are expecting an increase in turnover over the next year – an increase of 2% compared to Q1. 29% expect no change and only 13% expect a decrease. To read the BCC’s news release, go to https://www.britishchambers.org.uk/news/2024/07/bcc-quarterly-economic-survey-business-confidence-continues-to-tick-up-in-q2/.