Fears over interest rate rise and jobs send UK consumer confidence to three-year low

Reported by The Guardian Business · yesterday 14:00 · Phillip Inman

Blow to John Healey before budget as UK households face ‘notable strain’ on their financesBusiness live – latest updatesFears of a steep rise in mortgage payments and increasing job insecurity have sent UK consumer confidence tumbling to a three-month low, according to a leading survey.In a blow…

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