Confidence among North West firms keeps rising

Summary

Firms across the North West are defying the gloomy economic mood with another rise in confidence levels.

According to the latest monthly Lloyds Business Barometer , confidence among businesses in the region rose by seven points in October to 56%. It is the latest in a series of rises during 2026.

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It was published by Liverpool Business News on 3 November 2026.

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