Consumer confidence at near two-year high as World Cup and UK holidaying lift summer spending
UK consumer confidence reached a two-year high in July, driven by increased spending during the men's football World Cup and a shift toward domestic holidays. Barclays data indicates that improved job security and a more stable political environment have encouraged discretionary spending.
Pubs enjoyed a 10% increase in transactions ‘thanks to England’s World Cup run’, Barclays says. Pubs enjoyed a 10% increase in transactions ‘thanks to England’s World Cup run’, Barclays says. Consumer spending Consumer confidence at near two-year high as World Cup and UK holidaying lift summer spending Barclays says survey shows people feel more secure in jobs and have more leeway to spend on non-essentials
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