The British Consumer: Confidence and Spending Intentions
How households across the United Kingdom view their finances, their spending plans for the months ahead and the businesses they buy from.
Research
Evidence for a better-informed discussion
BCFI is developing a programme of original consumer and business research — surveys, polling and reports that examine how British consumers and businesses are faring, and why.
- Consumer surveys
- Nationally representative research among UK adults.
- Industry polling
- The views of business owners and senior leaders.
- Research reports
- In-depth examination of specific markets and issues.
- Key findings
- Clear, citable figures with full methodology.
Latest publication
Publications
Independent Business Outlook 2026
A survey of owner-managed businesses on trading conditions, costs, investment intentions and the support they consider most useful.
Trust in Online Retail
An examination of how consumers judge whether an online retailer can be trusted, and where their confidence is most often lost.
Our data partners
Organisations that support BCFI’s research programme with data and insight.
- Skubl
- Cartnio