UK consumer confidence fell -2 pts to -19 in September 2025, as all components weakened compared with the previous month despite some YoY improvements.

• Personal finances over the past 12 months dropped -3 pts to -7, though this was 2 pts better than September 2024.

• Expectations for personal finances over the next 12 months slipped -1 pt to +4, still 7 pts stronger than a year ago.

• The general economic situation over the past year fell -3 pts to -45, now 8 pts weaker than September 2024.

• Forward-looking views on the economy declined -2 pts to -32, which is 5 pts lower than the same month last year.

• The Major Purchase Index decreased -3 pts to -16, but remains 7 pts higher than September 2024.

• The Savings Index posted the sharpest fall, down -8 pts to +22, nearly flat compared with last year (-1 pt YoY).

The GfK UK Consumer Confidence Index rose 2 pts to -17 in August 2025, the highest reading this year but still within a narrow range of weak sentiment.

• Personal finances over the past year improved 3 pts to -4, now 3 pts better than Aug 2024.

• The outlook for personal finances over the next 12 months rose 3 pts to +5, though still 1 pt weaker YoY.

• Views on the general economic situation over the past year increased 2 pts to -42 but remain 7 pts worse than Aug 2024.

• Expectations for the economy over the next 12 months slipped 1 pt to -30, a sharp -15 pts lower than a year ago.

• The Major Purchase Index rose 2 pts to -13 (unchanged YoY), while the Savings Index fell -4 pts to +30, 3 pts below Aug 2024.

The GfK Consumer Confidence Index dropped -1 pt to -19 in July, slightly above expectations of a -20 reading.

• The measure for the general economic situation of the country during the last 12 months fell one point to -44; 12 points worse than in July 2024.
• Expectations for the general economic situation over the next 12 months fell one point to -29, putting confidence 18 points lower than in July 2024.

The GfK UK Consumer Confidence Index rose 2 pts to -18 in June 2025, marking a third straight monthly improvement but still weaker than the -14 reading from June 2024.

• General economic expectations over the next 12 months rose 5 pts to -28, but are still down -17 pts YoY.
• Sentiment on the general economic situation over the past year improved 3 pts to -43.
• Personal financial situation over the past 12 months held at -7, while the forward-looking reading remained at +2.
• The Major Purchase Index was unchanged at -16, up 7 pts YoY.
• The Savings Index fell 1 pt to 27 but remains 5 pts above its June 2024 level.
• GfK: “Headline consumer confidence has improved marginally in June, rising two points to -18. This is driven by improvements in how consumers see the general economy, with scores up three points (looking at last year) and up by five points (looking at the next 12 months). Consumers have been resolute in their views on their wallets with June’s personal financial situation scores (past and future) unchanged from May. Yet confidence is still fragile because the dark shadow of inflation is a day-to-day challenge for so many of us. With petrol prices set to rise in the coming weeks following the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, and with ongoing uncertainty as to the full impact of tariffs, there is still much that could negatively impact consumers. With so much volatility, now is certainly not the time to hope for the proverbial ‘light at the end of the tunnel’.”