United Kingdom Consumer Confidence

Last Release

Jan 31, 2026

Actual

-16

Units In

Points

-17

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

Feb 27, 2026

Time to Release

1 Months 0 Days 17 Hours

Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
10 Jun 1987	-49 Sep 2022	-11.12 Points	1981-2026	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 UK GfK Consumer Confidence Index edged up to -16 in January 2026 from -17 in December, pointing to household resilience rather than renewed optimism, as the broader economic outlook remains subdued. The latest reading also marked 10 years since the index last stood in positive territory. Confidence in personal finances over the next 12 months rose four points to +6, eight points higher than a year earlier. By contrast, expectations for the general economic situation over the coming year slipped two points to -31, though this remains three points above last January’s level. The Major Purchase Index, which gauges sentiment toward big ticket spending, improved by one point to -10, standing 10 points higher than a year ago. Commenting on the data, GfK Consumer Insights Director Neil Bellamy noted that despite the one point improvement in headline confidence, consumers remain far from feeling that an economic turnaround is imminent.