Local business insight provided to Buckinghamshire Business First (BBF) in June 2025 suggests that:

  • Business confidence remains subdued, largely as a result of high interest rates, cash flow constraints and limited access to finance.
  • For some, repayment of Covid-19 related loans continues to weigh heavily.
  • Some firms are reducing headcount and freezing pay in light of rising employment costs (including increased national insurance contributions and the increase in the minimum wage)
  • Uncertainty regarding US tariffs is deterring investment
  • More firms are exploring AI-driven efficiencies

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