Growth UK 02-12-2002 Businesses sceptical about Chancellor’s optimism on future growth Businesses do not share the chancellor’s optimism in a swift revival of growth next year, according to several confidence surveys released today. In his pre-Budget report Gordon Brown forecast that… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here #financial services#interest rate#international#trade#UK economy