Signs of improvement in consumer confidence as lockdown eases

// Overall consumer confidence stands at -27, an improvement of last reading of -30
// All index categories saw an improvement, except for sentiment over the economic situation over the last 12 months
// The findings bring hope to UK retail as some businesses such as pubs & hairdressers prepare to reopen this weekendFragile consumer confidence is some signs of improving as more retailers exit lockdown and other high street businesses prepare to open their doors again, according to an index.