UK consumer confidence 'improves'

[Barman]

UK consumer confidence has improved for the second month in a row, a survey has shown, suggesting the recent cuts in VAT and interest rates are working.

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Excellent... Everything is tickety boo and Gorgon has everything sorted eh? 

Hold on tho...  Let's read the rest of the article...

The consumer confidence index from market research group GFK NOP rose by two points to -33 in December. However, it remains near all-time lows.

All time lows eh...? 

The GFK NOP study said the major purchases sub-index jumped 10 points to -29, but still stands 15 points lower than this time last year.

Oh dear... 15 points lower... 

It also found that consumers are now less likely to save money than they were last month, and that they are far less optimistic about the general economic situation over the next 12 months.

Far less optimistic...? 

The sub index measuring how people think the economy will perform over the next year fell by five points, to -41.

Fell by five points you say...? 

"The Consumer Confidence Index has improved again this month after the interest rate cut and the drop in petrol prices, but continues to hover at near record lows," said Rachael Joy at GFK NOP.

Near record lows eh? 

Fuck me, this report has so much government spin on it you could sell in in Woolworth as a top. 

[GROWLER]

said Rachael Joy at GFK NOP.


How bloody apt.

We're all bolloxed, and as pointed out, Gormless Gorgon, saviour of the universe, is simply trying to pump up the voters as to how bloody wonderful he is. 

Going 'round my cussies, they reckon the 2.5% drop in vat has had virtually no impact on sales whatsoever. Those lucky enough to be in a position, and be brave enough to purchase a new car, would have done so anyway it seems.

[Barman]

said Rachael Joy at GFK NOP.


How bloody apt.

We're all bolloxed, and as pointed out, Gormless Gorgon, saviour of the universe, is simply trying to pump up the voters as to how bloody wonderful he is. 

Going 'round my cussies, they reckon the 2.5% drop in vat has had virtually no impact on sales whatsoever. Those lucky enough to be in a position, and be brave enough to purchase a new car, would have done so anyway it seems.

Of course they would... prices have been forced down by the impending recession... 2.5% of yer VAT makes almost no impression at all...