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Iran war drives UK diesel price to near record high, and makes interest rate rise ‘hard to avoid’ – as it happened

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey says persistently high oil and gas prices would make it hard to resist pressure to raise interest rates

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25

‘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 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