United Kingdom Consumer Confidence

Last Release

Oct 31, 2025

Actual

-17

Units In

Points

-19

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

N/A

Time to Release

N/A

Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
10 Jun 1987	-49 Sep 2022	-11.08 Points	1981-2025	GfK Group

In the United Kingdom, the consumer confidence survey measures the level of optimism that consumers have about the performance of the economy in the next 12 months. The GfK Consumer Confidence is derived from the survey of about 2,000 consumers which are ask to rate the relative level of past and future economic conditions including personal financial situation, climate for major purchases, overall economic situation and savings level.

Latest Updates

The GfK Consumer Confidence Index for the UK rose to -17 in October 2025 from -19 in September, beating expectations for a decline to -20 as shoppers geared up for the Black Friday sales despite concerns over the upcoming Budget. The gain was mainly driven by a four-point rise in the major purchase index, which measures confidence in buying big-ticket items, to -12. Expectations for the general economic situation over the next 12 months also climbed two points to -30, while the outlook for personal finances slipped one point to +3. Neil Bellamy, GfK’s consumer insights director, noted that consumers have been delaying major purchases until Black Friday on November 28, adding that both shoppers and retailers will closely watch whether the Chancellor’s Budget boosts or curbs spending during the key sales weekend.