Business News Wales

1 October 2026

Businesses in Wales Report Strong Demand Despite Confidence Fall

Business confidence in Wales fell 38 points during September to 16%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. Companies in Wales also reported lower confidence in their own trading outlook month-on-month, down 43 points at 22%.

Businesses in Wales Report Strong Demand Despite Confidence Fall

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Businesses in Wales Report Strong Demand Despite Confidence Fall

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Additional £100,000 to Support Newport’s 2027 Events Programme

South West Wales Looks to Build One Regional Proposition for Investment

Work Begins to Bring Former Peboc Site Back to Life