Retail sales pick up as consumer confidence rises to 'highest level in a year'

British retail sales jump as consumer confidence improves

A 1.2% increase in February comes despite rising inflation and interest rates

Rise in consumer confidence masks ‘stark reality’ of cost-of-living crisis

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Retail sales pick up as consumer confidence rises to 'highest level in a year'

Discount department stores and grocery chains led growth last month, according to official figures, but the ONS says the big picture for retail remains subdued due to the cost of living crisis.

British retail sales post unexpected rise but consumer confidence remains subdued

British retail sales posted a surprise gain last month jumping 1.2% on increased spending in high street and shopping mall discounters, the country's main statistical agency said Friday.

Consumer confidence up but only masks ‘stark reality’ of cost-of-living crisis

Confidence in personal finances over the next 12 months remains weak and has dropped a further three points to -21

UK consumer mood hits one-year high, but financial gloom persists

British consumer confidence rose this month to its highest level in a year, helped by improving sentiment around the economy and despite persistent gloom over personal finances, a survey showed on Friday.