Confidence plunges in blow to Burnham: Households most gloomy since 2023 amid fears for jobs

Workers are growing anxious about job security, the findings from S&P Global's UK consumer sentiment index suggested.

Henry Saker-Clark, Press Association Deputy Business Editor Consumer confidence took a step back in August as job security worsened to its weakest level for more than three years, according to new figures. The closely watched S&P Global UK consumer sentiment index slipped to 42.9 for the month, compared with a previous

S&P Global UK consumer sentiment index slipped to 42.9 for the month, compared with a previous four-month high of 43.4

The closely watched S&P Global UK consumer sentiment index slipped to 42.9 for the month, compared with a previous four-month high of 43.4.

The closely watched S&P Global UK consumer sentiment index slipped to 42.9 for the month, compared with a previous four-month high of 43.4.