Consumer confidence falls again amid ‘despondent mood’ ahead of October Budget

Consumers have grown less optimistic in recent months (Andrew Milligan/PA) - (PA Wire)

Consumer confidence has fallen again amid further worsening sentiment around the upcoming autumn Budget, according to a long-running survey.

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index fell one point in October to minus 21, as people’s predictions for the general economy worsened over the coming year despite a slight improvement in their forecasts for personal finances.