Business leaders expect growth in 2010 - survey

Oct 13 2009 by Graeme Brown, Birmingham Post

Most business leaders remain pessimistic about the prospects for growth in the UK economy over the next few months, according to new research.

A survey of 220 chief executives and company directors showed more optimism about the chance of an upturn next year, with two thirds believing things will improve in 2010.

Miles Templeman, director general of the Institute of Directors (IoD), said: “It is heartening to hear that two thirds of executives are optimistic about growth prospects in 2010.”