By Live Commentary

Updated: 07:47 GMT, 26 January 2024

UK consumer confidence has strengthened to its highest level since January 2022, boosting optimism over Britain’s economic prospects over the next 12 months, according to the closely-watched GfK Consumer Confidence Index. 

The FTSE 100 will open at 8am. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are BHP, Superdry, WH Smith, Motorpoint and  Wickes. Read the Friday 26 January Business Live blog below.

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BUSINESS LIVE: Consumer confidence boost; BHP faces £25bn court claim; Superdry losses widen



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