Business and consumer confidence: Economic indicators
Business and consumer sentiment can give an early indication of economic trends. Find the latest data on what businesses and consumers expect for the UK economy.

This Commons briefing paper is out of date and has been withdrawn. There is a separate briefing paper on the “New consumer landscape” (CBP 6759) dated 24 November 2016.
Business and consumer sentiment can give an early indication of economic trends. Find the latest data on what businesses and consumers expect for the UK economy.
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