Businesses confident in their own trading outlook while wider economic sentiment softens
Business confidence softened slightly to 44% in January, decreasing three points from last month according to the latest Lloyds Business Barometer.
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Business confidence softened slightly to 44% in January, decreasing three points from last month according to the latest Lloyds Business Barometer.
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Generative AI delivered around £50 million of value for Lloyds Banking Group in 2025, with more than £100 million in additional value expected this year as the Group extends its AI leadership position.
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