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Businesses across the East of England are feeling optimistic about regional economic growth, with many anticipating a more significant impact from local combined authorities and elected mayors over the coming three years. According to the latest Lloyds Business Barometer, nearly four out of five firms (79%) are confident the region will experience economic growth, with…

The first eight months of 2026 presented a more optimistic economic outlook than the year’s initial months. However, beneath these favorable statistics lies a critical question: to what degree is this expansion building genuine new capacity for the economy?