UK consumer sentiment improved in February from historic lows seen in the previous months to its highest level since April last year, as households were more optimistic about their personal finances and the future economic situation, despite headwinds from rising inflation, survey results from the market research group GfK showed on Friday.
The consumer confidence index rose to -38 in February from -45 in January. The score was forecast to rise slightly to -43. The latest increase was the biggest since March 2021 and came after a fall in the previous month.
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