Dave Atkinson, regional director for the East of England at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, said: “This data shows the positive impact that the roadmap out of lockdown and the clarity it provides has had on local businesses.
“It’s fantastic to see many firms are putting plans in place to re-open at full capacity when lockdown eases.
“The next few months will be critical to the region’s recovery and we remain by the side of businesses, ensuring they have the support they need to seize all opportunities as trading resumes.”
A separate study by Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and accountancy giant KPMG suggests recruiters are placing more people in work as businesses start returning to normal as lockdown eases.
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