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UK business confidence hits 17-month low, Lloyds says

−2.9 slightly negative

Lloyds data showed UK business confidence at its lowest since April 2025.

3 headlines from 3 outlets, on 30 September 2026. The story's tone is the average of its headlines' own scores.

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Outlet	Headlines	Tone
This is Money	1	−2.5
Reuters	1	−3.0
Finimize	1	−3.3

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Wednesday 30 September 2026 3 headlines

Lloyds data showed UK business confidence at its lowest since April 2025.

−3.3 UK Business Confidence Slipped To Its Lowest Since April 2025 Finimize
Lloyds business confidence survey shows weak morale
−3.0 UK business morale hits 17-month low, Lloyds says Reuters
Lloyds survey shows morale at 17-month low
−2.5 UK business confidence at 17-month low: Bosses demand Budget 'breathing space' This is Money
Lloyds survey shows confidence low; company is source

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