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UK consumer confidence hits two-year high after Burnham takes office

British consumers more optimistic than any point since Labour took power, driven by new PM and summer weather.

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UK consumer confidence reached a two-year high in August 2026, the best reading since Labour came to power.
The improvement is attributed to both the 'Burnham bounce' following Andy Burnham's appointment as PM in July and favorable summer weather.

Andy Burnham UK Prime MinisterGfK Research firm

UK consumer confidence hits two-year high after Burnham takes office — Investing.com News

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