British companies report lowest growth expectations this year

British companies expectations for growth in the coming quarter fell this month to their ​lowest level this year, according to a ‌survey released this week that added to a run of downbeat business sentiment readings.

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said ​its gauge of expected output volumes for ​the next three months — which measures confidence ⁠in the manufacturing, retail and services sectors — fell ​to -28 from -24, its lowest level since December 2025....