Business chiefs more gloomy on UK economy than any time since 2016
More than 80% of leaders surveyed by Institute of Directors said they were pessimistic
More than 80% of leaders surveyed by Institute of Directors said they were pessimistic

Entrepreneurs are more optimistic than the headlines about the UK’s economic potential

A huge pessimistic bias in our national accounts leads us to doom and gloom which turns out to be nonsense

The statistical blind spot could affect everything from interest rate cuts to investment decisions

Labour must focus its efforts on improving the business environment

Economists warn hit to government spending risks doing lasting damage to GDP

Uncertainty over Starmer’s future is putting investment decisions and country’s reputation at risk, CEOs say