英国44%的商业信心在10月比增税问题低四个月。 UK business confidence at 44% hits a four-month low in October over tax increase concerns.

10月,英国企业信心降到44%, 最低为44%, In October, UK business confidence fell to a four-month low of 44%, as reported by Lloyds Bank, amid concerns over potential tax increases in the upcoming government budget. 尽管出现这种下降,但公司对其个人前景比整个经济更加乐观。 Despite this decline, firms remain more optimistic about their individual prospects than the overall economy. 10月1日至15日对1 200家公司进行的调查也表明雇用意图增加,表明尽管存在更广泛的经济担忧,但仍希望扩大劳动力。 The survey, conducted from October 1 to 15 with 1,200 companies, also indicated increased hiring intentions, suggesting a desire for workforce expansion despite broader economic worries.