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flag UK consumer confidence rose slightly in February but remains low, driven by debt, high costs, and tighter credit.

flag UK consumer sentiment edged up slightly to 44.8 in February, still well below the 50 threshold indicating pessimism, according to S&P Global data. flag Despite minor improvements in household finances and savings, expectations for future financial conditions and debt sentiment declined, with credit access tightening—the steepest drop since August 2024. flag Weakness in big-ticket spending, driven by rising debt, high living costs, and tighter credit, signals ongoing consumer caution and potential headwinds for first-quarter economic growth.

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