Consumer confidence reaches 21-month high as summer spending rises
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Consumer confidence reaches 21-month high as summer spending rises

11 Aug 2026 · Originally published 11 Aug 2026 7/10 Original headline: Consumer confidence at near two-year high as World Cup and UK holidaying lift summer spending
Consumer confidence has hit its highest level in nearly two years, driven by increased job security and a rise in discretionary spending. A shift toward domestic holidays and a boost in pub trade during the men's football World Cup have contributed to a 2% year-on-year growth in card spending, signalling a period of greater economic stability for households.
Source: The Guardian UK National
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