Consumer confidence in the UK rises slightly as signs suggest de-escalation in tensions involving Iran, according to multiple reports. The improvement is modest: confidence in the economy over the next three months remains in negative territory. One measure cited by outlets shows expectations for the near term at minus 48, indicating more pessimism than optimism among consumers. This figure is an improvement compared with minus 53 recorded the previous month, suggesting sentiment has become slightly less negative despite continuing concerns about the outlook. While the articles link the change in confidence to perceived reductions in geopolitical risk around Iran, the coverage emphasizes that confidence is still subdued rather than turning positive. Across sources, the key point is that the latest data reflects a small month-on-month increase in sentiment, even though consumers continue to expect economic conditions to worsen or remain unfavorable in the coming three months.