Consumer confidence in the United Kingdom weakened in March, as the Thomson Reuters IPSOS Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI) declined to 46.0, down from 49.0 in February 2026.
The March 2026 reading, updated on 12 March 2026, signals a further deterioration in sentiment after the index had already been below the neutral 50-point mark. The three-point drop suggests UK households are growing more cautious about their personal finances, job security, and the broader economic outlook as the year progresses.
With sentiment now moving further into pessimistic territory, the latest PCSI data highlight mounting pressures on consumer confidence that could weigh on spending and overall economic momentum in the coming months.
