CITY VIEWS: HAS THE CITY STARTED TO QUIETEN DOWN IN THE SUMMER?
RACHEL NEWTON | BREWIN DOLPHIN
“I think people have become more optimistic as the weather has improved. But until the government’s spending review comes out in the autumn there’s still going to be a lot of uncertainty in the City. In the public sector too, people still seem anxious about spending cuts.”
RUSSELL LAMB | IT CONSULTANT
“Things have perked up as we’ve moved into summer. Businesses have started moving offices again, and spending a bit more. I don’t know whether this is just down to the weather and the holidays, but I hope it carries on. I think there is still a lot of uncertainty.”
SAVIN GOONEWARDENE | AVIVA INVESTORS
“People are still unsure about what’s happening, especially those who are not from the UK. The new government seems keen to cut back on people coming to work from overseas, which is going to cause big economic problems. I think people know tough spending choices are required, and they’re prepared, but they don’t feel like things have stabilised yet.”