Confidence level is not as high as it could be as worries remain
'Clients have been living with high inflation and sustained rate rises'
‘Firms are battling cost increases in everything from labour to energy’
Critical ‘to have conversations early to discuss the options and agree a plan’
29.5m employees in UK
'Storm clouds' ahead
Rate rise could bring end to QE
Increase from 2.1% puts pressure on the Bank of England
CPI rises 1.5% in April