Last quarter’s survey painted a clear picture of the pressures businesses continue to face. While some indicators showed early signs of stabilisation, overall confidence remained fragile.
Key findings from Q2 2026 included:
- The proportion of businesses reporting decreased overseas sales has fallen from 41% in Q1 to 34% in Q2
- Businesses reporting increased UK sales rose from 25% to 33%
- Fuel cost pressures have risen notably from 32% to 57%
- Utilities have also increased as a pressure, rising from 62% to 74%
- Recruitment activity increased from 56% in Q1 to 61% in Q2, while the proportion experiencing recruitment difficulties rose from 67% to 73%
- Businesses reporting stable cashflow fell from 48% to 38%
- Businesses operating below capacity increased from 62% to 67%
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Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce urge businesses of all sizes and sectors to participate in this quarter’s survey. The more businesses that take part, the clearer picture they can build of the opportunities, challenges and priorities facing the local business community.
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