Business confidence has risen to its highest point for two years among financial chiefs, according to a survey by financial services firm Deloitte.

The survey revealed that financial bosses at some the UK's largest firms have seen their confidence increase but the economy is still causing worries, with 48% citing this as their biggest concern in 2010 as they expect any recovery to be weak.

"Today, businesses are lifting their eyes from the recession and are looking for growth in 2010. The economy and the financial system are a long way from normal but things are looking up," said Ian Stewart, chief economist at Deloitte.