Now we’ve entered 2012, the year of the London Olympics, many people are asking the question as to whether London 2012 will help provide the boost that the UK economy so desperately needs?

The following article discusses the opinions and results from a number of London business surveys:

Olympics infrastructure provider Cisco found 40% of employees think the London Olympic Games will build a ‘better Britain’, although the survey also found the mood was still ‘negative’ for 51%.

But a separate survey from the CBI and KPMG found 92% of London businesses think the Games will benefit the capital internationally. With opinion divided - especially over the £41 million ‘extra’ being invested in the opening ceremony - can the Olympics provide the boost the UK economy needs? (more…)

The UK jobs market is starting to show signs of recovery, according to a survey of recruitment agencies. The monthly research from KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation found “marginal increases” in appointments in August.

“This is first time we have seen really positive news for the UK jobs market in 17 months,” the report said.

The Jenrick Group was in agreement with these findings, having also seen an upturn in the number of new vacancies being advertised for. (more…)

If you haven’t had the opportunity to catch up with the Telegraph this morning, then here is an article they published with reference to a continued upturn in the UK economy. . . .

UK consumer confidence has reached its highest level in more than a year amid fresh evidence that the economy is pulling out of the worst recession in decades.

An index of sentiment jumped to 63 last month, the highest level since May 2008, from 61 in July, according to the latest survey from the Nationwide Building Society. (more…)