Theguardian iconTheguardianAug 11, 2026

Consumer confidence at near two-year high as World Cup and UK holidaying lift summer spending

A truce in the Middle East conflict in June and the arrival of a new prime minister in No 10 also gave a lift to consumers after a long period of heightened uncertainty.

Consumer confidence at near two-year high as World Cup and UK holidaying lift summer spending

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A truce in the Middle East conflict in June and the arrival of a new prime minister in No 10 also gave a lift to consumers after a long period of heightened uncertainty.

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A truce in the Middle East conflict in June and the arrival of a new prime minister in No 10 also gave a lift to consumers after a long period of heightened uncertainty.

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