Five things clients will call you about this week

Confidence Confidence among UK businesses is at the highest level since 1994, according to a survey conducted by Lloyds Bank. The Telegraph reports that forecasts are for higher order numbers, sales and profits over the next six months as businesses become more confident about their ability to secure necessary funding from banks. Investment intentions have also moved to a 19-year high, according to the survey. Pensions Pensions Minister Steve Webb has said that retired workers will be able to ‘shop around' for pension schemes in order to end the ‘lottery' that lead many retirees beco...