Consumer confidence in the UK rises slightly in September, according to GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index. The measure increases by one point to minus 13, indicating that optimism remains limited despite an improvement.
The index reflects a gradual recovery trend that has been visible since April. Both outlets describe the rise as incremental rather than a rebound to positive territory, suggesting households remain cautious. While the improvement points to some stabilization in attitudes, concerns about household bills continue to weigh on sentiment.
Across the sources, the core figures and direction are the same, with both outlets highlighting the ongoing “slow recovery” pattern and the continued gap between confidence levels and a neutral baseline.
