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Burnham's Westminster Return Lifts UK Confidence 10 Points

7/26/2026

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Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster lifted UK consumer confidence in June, GfK reported.
GfK said confidence rose 10 points now and eight points for the next year, while inflation fell to 2.6%.
Official figures to March 2025 show the richest fifth’s spending rose 10% to £1,083.60, versus a 5% rise to £407.30 for the poorest fifth.

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Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster lifted UK consumer confidence in June, GfK reported.
GfK said confidence rose 10 points now and eight points for the next year, while inflation fell to 2.6%.
Official figures to March 2025 show the richest fifth’s spending rose 10% to £1,083.60, versus a 5% rise to £407.30 for the poorest fifth.