‘Wave of optimism’ is sparked by prospect of new PM, England football team’s progress and hot weather Consumer confidence in the UK jumped this month by its biggest margin for nearly three years as the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister became almost certain. The data company GfK s...
Source: [Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/24/burnham-bounce-and-world-cup-lift-mood-in-july-says-data-firm)