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London Small Business Growth Hits Lowest Since 2021
10/4/2025
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Story summary
- London small business growth forecasts are 36%, the lowest since Q1 2021, with 86% fearing Autumn Budget impacts.
- National forecasts declined from 35% to 25% over the past year, the first sub-30% reading in five years.
- Construction at 17%, the weakest since Q2 2024; confidence dampened by market uncertainty, US tariffs, and Brexit.
