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By Ben Chu, guideline and analysis correspondent

While PMQS replied the prime minister when he was questioned in the economy that “the company's trust is at a 9-year high”.

This claim is correct – according to a survey – but requires a context.

The latest publication of LloydsPresent external show that 64% of the 1,200 companies surveyed in June 2025 were reported that trust was higher, and 13% stated that it was lower, which achieved a net relationship of the trust of 51% for the month – the highest since 2015.

However, other indicators of trust in the UK show a weaker picture.

One of 449 companies that compiled by the institute of the directors 449 companies that lies between a maximum of 100 and at least -100 attracted -53 in June 2025.

The index was in a positive area when the Labor came to power in July 2024.

The network of regional representatives of the Bank of England also refers to a subdued and non -lively picture of business trust.

The agent report for the second quarter from April to June from 2025 states: “Several uncertainties burden the trust that is required for future investment plans.”