Barclays says survey shows people feel more secure in jobs and have more leeway to spend on non-essentials
Consumer confidence hit its highest level in almost two years in July, according to research that indicated the closing stages of the men’s football World Cup and more people holidaying in the UK lifted summer spending.
A truce in the Middle East conflict in June and the arrival of a new prime minister in No 10 also gave a lift to consumers after a long period of heightened uncertainty.
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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Phillip Inman.
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