The British Chambers of Commerce ‘trade confidence index’ shows that exporters’ confidence has softened slightly
The measure, based on export documentation provided by regional chambers of commerce during the three months to June, was 2.5 percent lower than a year earlier.
“Whilst UK businesses continue to deliver a strong export performance, they are increasingly concerned about what lies on the economic horizon,” said Ian Wilson, chief executive of the British operations of delivery company DHL Express, which sponsored the report.