The South East reported the joint highest level of business confidence of any UK region last month, it has been revealed. The findings come from the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking for May which surveys more than 1,200 firms each month. It showed companies in the South East reported higher confidence in their own prospects month-on-month – rising 21 points on April’s findings to 62% – the highest recorded for any UK region or nation in May. When taken alongside their optimism in the economy – up 16 points to 52% – this gives a headline confidence reading of 57% – …
