A third of UK businesses think Brexit would be bad for economy

Poll finds businesses in London and Scotland most concerned about Brexit, with those in Midlands, northern and eastern England most optimistic

A third of businesses in the UK think Brexit would be bad for the economy, according to a poll that also shows company bosses in London and Scotland are most worried about a vote to leave the EU in next week's referendum.

The survey of 3,394 business owners and finance directors found those in the Midlands, east of England and northern England were the most optimistic about Brexit being helpful to the economy.