Our fourth annual Capex Report reveals renewed levels of optimism among UK business leaders and why they're feeling positive about growth in 2024. As economic sentiment improves, we share valuable insights into the spending priorities, growth strategies, and expansion plans of UK businesses.
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Unlocking growth
50%
of UK businesses are seeking to expand by exploring new ways of working, from productivity changes to serving new markets.
Tech investment
59%
of businesses see technology as an important area of focus for capex spend, up 14% from 2023.
Sustainability
56%
see sustainability as an important area of focus, as they become more optimistic about their growth outlook.
Find answers to important questions from business leaders in this year's report, including:
- Which sectors and regions are the most optimistic about the next 12 months?
- What are the capex investment priorities of UK business in 2024
- How are businesses using technology in their operations, from reducing costs to boosting productivity?
- What stage are businesses at in their AI and automation journeys?
- Environmental sustainability – from energy to transport, to supply chains, which areas are most important for businesses?
- How can the Government support business growth and productivity?
Without the right people, in the right roles, in the right location, businesses aren't sustainable and can't thrive – which makes the case for investment unquestionable.
Sacha Balachandran | Head of HSBC UK Equipment Finance, HSBC UK
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