‘Burnham bounce’ risks deflating unless focus remains on struggling households | Richard Partington
Andy Burnham has been credited with helping to lift UK consumer confidence but will the political honeymoon last? Photograph: Toby Melville/ReutersView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham has been credited with helping to lift UK consumer confidence but will the political honeymoon last? In a further boost, the headline rate of inflation fell by more than expected, to 2.6%.However, when it comes to the British consumer there is more going on than immediately meets the eye.View image in fullscreenYouth unemployment is at the highest level in a decade.
- ▪Andy Burnham has been credited with helping to lift UK consumer confidence but will the political honeymoon last?
- ▪Photograph: Toby Melville/ReutersView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham has been credited with helping to lift UK consumer confidence but will the political honeymoon last?
- ▪In a further boost, the headline rate of inflation fell by more than expected, to 2.6%.However, when it comes to the British consumer there is more going on than immediately meets the eye.View image in fullscreenYouth unemployment is at the
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Andy Burnham has been credited with helping to lift UK consumer confidence but will the political honeymoon last? Photograph: Toby Melville/ReutersView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham has been credited with helping to lift UK consumer confidence but will the political honeymoon last? Photograph: Toby Melville/ReutersEconomics viewpointAndy Burnham‘Burnham bounce’ risks deflating unless focus remains on struggling householdsRichard PartingtonUK’s inequalities expose splits in consumer economy, with spending suffering and a decline in savings among the poorestSun 26 Jul 2026 07.34 EDTLast modified on Sun 26 Jul 2026 07.36 EDTShareA “Burnham bounce”, sunshine and a strong World Cup run for the men’s England football team.
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