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UK consumer confidence and job openings climb - Retail Gazette

UK consumer confidence and job openings have both seen a notable increase, sparking optimism for the retail sector as businesses adapt to ongoing economic challenges. The GfK consumer confidence index showed an improvement of two points from January to mid-February, rising from -22 to -20. Households reported greater optimism about their personal finances, following recent interest rate cuts by the Bank of England. Despite this positive shift, e…