British consumer confidence remains stuck at a deeply negative -22 in January, as high living costs and a bleak economic outlook continue to weigh heavily on household sentiment, according to the latest long-running GfK survey.
New ONS data reveals a sharp rise in UK public sector borrowing alongside falling consumer confidence, creating a challenging backdrop for Chancellor Rachel Reeves's upcoming autumn budget.
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ABF, the retail giant behind Primark, urges Rachel Reeves to avoid measures that could further damage fragile consumer sentiment in the upcoming autumn budget.
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French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance suffers a devastating blow in parliamentary elections, leaving Prime Minister Gabriel Attal fighting for his political survival and offering his resignation.
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French Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a critical vote of confidence in the National Assembly, a pivotal moment that could reshape President Macron's government and its reform agenda.
France plunges into political chaos as Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne faces second no-confidence vote within a year. President Macron's popularity hits record lows amidst economic collapse and social unrest.
Former Love Island star Liberty Poole bravely shares an unedited bikini photo to champion body confidence and call out social media fakery, inspiring thousands of fans.
Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen defiantly responds to online critics after sharing a sun-drenched bikini photo on horseback from her Ravenseat Farm, championing body confidence and rural life.
Celebrity Squares star Donna Preston gives a candid and heartfelt interview about body positivity, ditching diets for love, and how her partner's support changed her life.
New data from the Bank of England shows British businesses slashed jobs at the most rapid rate in four years during summer 2025, amid weakening demand and persistent economic pressures.
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Love Island 2021 winner Millie Court stuns fans with a series of sun-kissed bikini photos from her luxurious holiday, showcasing her incredible physique and radiant confidence.
Former TOWIE star Lauren Goodger displays her stunning post-baby figure in a turquoise bikini during a sun-soaked family holiday in Turkey with her daughter Larose, while candidly revealing her regrets about past cosmetic procedures.
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis publicly criticises ITV for airing an advert he claims dangerously mimics his trusted style, potentially misleading vulnerable viewers.
Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi reveals the provocative and empowering fashion guidance she gave her 13-year-old daughter, Krishna, encouraging body confidence and sparking a vital conversation about motherhood and self-image.
Bodybuilder and media personality Jodie Marsh opens up about her dramatic weight loss journey, revealing newfound confidence and happiness as she proudly showcases her figure in a bold mini dress.
Singer and broadcaster Myleene Klass stuns fans by showcasing her incredibly toned physique and washboard abs in a skimpy pink bikini while enjoying a luxurious family holiday.
Former glamour model Jodie Marsh opens up about how brutal childhood bullying led to her iconic Playboy photoshoot, transforming pain into empowerment in a revealing new interview.
Loose Women star Stacey Solomon stuns fans with her incredibly toned physique, revealing her fitness journey and newfound body confidence in a candid Instagram post that's taken the internet by storm.
New data reveals a dramatic resurgence in Australian consumer confidence, with spending on overseas holidays, dining out, and entertainment leading a robust recovery in household budgets.
A 38-year-old woman shares her powerful journey from lifelong body hatred to radical self-acceptance, proving happiness isn't about size but mindset.
New data reveals a significant surge in UK business confidence, providing a major pre-Budget boost for Chancellor Rachel Reeves as firms report improved hiring and investment plans.
New CBI survey reveals strongest UK business optimism since early 2024, with manufacturing and services sectors leading growth. Inflation expectations ease as Bank of England faces policy dilemma.
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie is facing a dramatic no-confidence vote at Holyrood after failing to meet a crucial deadline for updating Scotland's crumbling building standards, sparking a major political crisis for the SNP-Green government.
Country music icon Shania Twain marks her milestone 60th birthday by posing in just her underwear and a cowboy hat for a stunning and empowering photoshoot, sharing her philosophy on ageing and self-confidence.
Southampton FC's hierarchy issues a resounding vote of confidence in under-fire manager Russell Martin, backing him to turn around the club's fortunes despite a disastrous start to the Championship season and growing supporter discontent.