UK consumer confidence has taken a drastic fall in September

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UK consumer confidence took a drastic fall in September, reflecting consumer nervousness about the withdrawal of winter fuel payments and clear warnings about further difficult decisions to come.

The overall index score for consumer confidence decreased by seven points to -20 in September, according to the latest GfK Consumer Confidence Barometer.

The drastic fall takes the index back to a similar level seen at the beginning of this year. 

 

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