Britons' confidence in economy falls to lowest since at least 1978, Ipsos MORI poll shows
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 27 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
Economic Confidence Decline: Confidence in the UK economy has reached a record low, with 75% of Britons expecting it to worsen over the next year, according to Ipsos MORI. Only 7% believe it will improve.
Impact on Government and Trade Relations: This pessimism poses challenges for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's economic ambitions and comes amid concerns over U.S. tariffs, prompting the UK government to seek new trade agreements with the United States.
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Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
