‘Burnham bounce’ for South West businesses as confidence levels rise
Confidence among South West businesses has rebounded following recent political changes, with firms planning to increase investment and welcoming greater regional decision-making, a new report shows.
The region’s businesses’ outlook for their own prosperity over the next year has risen to 48 per cent following the arrival of Andy Burnham in Downing Street, up from 36 per cent in the first quarter.
Business leaders also see opportunities from greater devolution to the region, with a narrow majority (51 per cent) agreeing loca... You can carry on reading TheBusinessDesk.com for free, but you have reached the maximum number of pages an unregistered user can view. To register for an account, click here or login below...
