UK consumer confidence edges up after slow start to year

UK consumer confidence improved in April as falling inflation helped boost consumer optimism about their personal finances.
The latest GfK Consumer Confidence Index rose two points to -19, marking an improvement from -21 points in both March and February.
While its major purchase index also strengthened, up 2 points at -25.
GfK client strategy director Joe Staton said: “While the overall index score remains negative, all of the underlying five measures this April are significantly better