Business confidence in the South West remains high, falling just one point during the beginning of June, according the latest business barometer from Lloyds Bank.
The banking group recorded that confidence fell to 29%, one point down from 30% in May.
Companies in the South West reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down eight points at 34%. When taken alongside their optimism in the economy, up six points to 23%, this gives a headline confidence reading of 29%.