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17 February 2026

Demand for Products and Services Fuels High Levels of Confidence as Welsh Businesses Target Growth

Nearly nine in 10 (89%) private business owners in Wales are confident about growth in 2026, according to KPMG’s annual Private Enterprise Barometer, 2% higher than the UK average of 87%.

Demand for Products and Services Fuels High Levels of Confidence as Welsh Businesses Target Growth

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