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# United Kingdom Business Confidence

> United Kingdom business confidence is -8.21 as of Aug 2026, from -22.66. History from 1977, source OECD. Free API & MCP access.

Business Confidence in United Kingdom rose to -8.21 in Aug 2026 from -22.66 in Jul 2026.

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.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| -8.21 | -22.66 | 26.47 (Nov 2021) | -51.15 (Sep 1980) | 1977–2026 | Index | monthly |

## FAQ

**What is United Kingdom's business confidence right now?**

Business Confidence in United Kingdom is -8.21 as of Aug 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for United Kingdom's business confidence?**

The all-time high is 26.47 (Nov 2021); the record low is -51.15 (Sep 1980), over a series starting in 1977.

**How often is this series updated?**

Business Confidence for United Kingdom is a monthly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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