UK business morale drops as concerns over tariffs, economy mount

British business sentiment fell to its lowest level in three months and employers were concerned about implications of US tariffs and the wider economy as they grapple with higher employment costs, two industry surveys have shown.

The Lloyds Bank Business Barometer measure of confidence among companies fell by 10 points to 39 per cent in April, the lowest since January when it stood at 37 per cent, though it was