United Kingdom Business Confidence
-8.21▲ +14.45
Aug 2026 · Monthly
UK business confidence rose to -8.2 in August from -22.7 in July. The index, which remains negative, improved from -14.2 a year earlier. The reading is 43 points above the all-time low of -51.2 from September 1980 and 34.7 points below the all-time high of 26.5 recorded in November 2021. The index has been negative for the past 13 months, according to the OECD.
source: OECD
Business Confidence in United Kingdom rose to -8.21 in Aug 2026 from -22.66 in Jul 2026.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -8.21 | -22.66 | 26.47Nov 2021 | -51.15Sep 1980 | 1977 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Business Confidence in United Kingdom averaged -7.39 from 1977 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 26.47 in Nov 2021 and a record low of -51.15 in Sep 1980. The series is reported monthly with history from 1977.
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