Only High-Earning Britons Are Defying the Energy Shock, GfK Says

Confidence among the lowest-earning Britons plunged in May, while even average-paid households are tapping savings to cover everyday expenses as the Iran-driven energy shock feeds into household budgets. The article points to worsening consumer stress, higher near-term inflation pressure, and a potential drag on discretionary spending in the UK.

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Confidence among the lowest-earning Britons plunged in May, while even average-paid households are tapping savings to cover everyday expenses as the Iran-driven energy shock feeds into household budgets. The article points to worsening consumer stress, higher near-term inflation pressure, and a potential drag on discretionary spending in the UK.