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UK consumer confidence jumps most in nearly three years

Sunny weather, football success, and political clarity drive July surge, data firm GfK reports.

Talivio News · Global 26 July 2026, 15:24 1 min read

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Consumer confidence in the UK jumped in July by its biggest margin for nearly three years, according to a survey conducted by data company GfK.

The survey was conducted in the first half of July, before the new prime minister took office and ahead of the latest escalation in the US-Iran conflict.

The prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister became almost certain, but the survey was conducted before the actual new prime minister took office.

UK businesses and consumers are more positive, but the boost may not last.

Soren Falk

Economics Correspondent · Talivio News

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Sources

Financial Times — Sun, football and Burnham push UK consumer confidence higher (opens in a new window) accessed 26 Jul 2026
The Guardian — ‘Burnham bounce’ and World Cup lift mood in July, says data firm (opens in a new window) accessed 26 Jul 2026
investing.com — UK businesses and consumers more positive, but boost may not last (opens in a new window) accessed 26 Jul 2026

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