Consumer confidence nudges up despite ‘gloomy’ outlook

UK consumer confidence marginally rose in December despite remaining “gloomy”, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
BRC-Opinium data revealed consumer expectations over the next three months of the state of the economy improved to -38 in December, from -44 in November.
Expectations for personal financial situation over the same period improved to -10 in December, compared to -16 the month before.Related Story Usdaw calls for retail staff to be offered free jabs amid flu