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Consumer confidence tumbles ahead of the Budget as expectations for the economy fall to minus 40

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First reported on Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 19:01 EDT by Evening Standard·Latest article on Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 19:01 EDT

Summary

Consumer confidence tumbled ahead of the Budget, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported on Thursday 22 October. Expectations for the state of the economy over the next three months fell from minus 34 to minus 40 this month, according to new figures reported by the two outlets.

Latest: Consumer confidence tumbled ahead of the Budget, expectations for the state of the economy over the next three months falling from minus 34 to minus 40 this month according to new figures, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.

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How it unfolded

  1. Wednesday 21 October