UK consumer confidence hits two-year high, but ‘Burnham bounce’ may be fading – business live Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The Guardian - UK · 2h ago
‘Burnham bounce’ and World Cup lift mood in July, says data firm ‘Wave of optimism’ is sparked by prospect of new prime minister, England football team’s progress and hot weather The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
High hopes dashed: UK cost-of-living woes snare PM Starmer Britons are unhappy with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government. Cost of living worries are high. Economic problems persist since 2008. Recent global conflicts have worsened inflation. Food and fuel prices have increased significantly. Government measures aim to ease the burden. Slow productivity growth is a long-term challenge. Voters may lack… The Economic Times · May 22
Consumer confidence improves but remains subdued ahead of Christmas GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index improved by two points to minus 17 for December. Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025
Consumer confidence ‘bleak’ as public braces for Budget GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index fell by two points to minus 19 in November. Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025
UK consumer confidence dips to lowest level since 2023 amid tariff concerns GfK index falls by four points in April to -23 as domestic tax increases and rising bills also weigh on households The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025
UK hiring on the rise as confidence lifts, research suggests Companies increase hiring for first time since June, and households more optimistic about their finances The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2025
Consumer confidence remains suppressed amid ‘uncharitable view’ of economy GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index increased by one point to minus 17 in December. The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024
UK consumer confidence falls sharply amid fears of ‘painful’ budget Concerns over government plans wipe out progress made this year to rebuild household morale The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024
UK consumer confidence tumbles as households fear ‘painful’ budget; UK debt hits 100% of GDP – as it happened Consumers are nervously awaiting the budget, reports data provider GfK, while national debt hits highest level since 1960s The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024